🎵 Music Trivia

Quiz Set 13 — Instruments

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Question 1 of 10

What is the largest instrument in an orchestra?

The harp is often the physically largest instrument in a symphony orchestra.
Question 2 of 10

How many notes are in a chromatic scale?

The chromatic scale uses all 12 semitones within an octave in Western music theory.
Question 3 of 10

What is the term for two contrasting melodies played simultaneously?

Counterpoint refers to the interplay of two or more independent melodic lines simultaneously.
Question 4 of 10

What is the most famous opera by Verdi?

Aida (1871) is Giuseppe Verdi's celebrated grand opera, set in ancient Egypt.
Question 5 of 10

Who recorded 'Purple Rain'?

Prince and The Revolution released 'Purple Rain' as the title track and from the 1984 film.
Question 6 of 10

What is legato in music?

Legato means to play notes in a smooth, connected manner without breaks between them.
Question 7 of 10

How many keys does a standard organ have?

A typical pipe organ has 61 keys per manual (keyboard) with up to 4-5 manuals.
Question 8 of 10

What is the term for a musical work for a soloist and orchestra?

A concerto is a composition for one or more soloists with orchestral accompaniment.
Question 9 of 10

Which music format uses a stylus in a groove?

Vinyl records use a needle (stylus) tracing the groove to reproduce recorded sound.
Question 10 of 10

What is the circle of fifths?

The circle of fifths is a diagram showing the relationships between the 12 major and minor keys.