Concepts For Instruments

Question 1

Symphony

Answer 1

Large scale work for orchestra

Question 2

Concerto

Answer 2

Large scale work for solo instrument or orchestra

Question 3

Cadenza

Answer 3

Showing off passage for solo instrument in a concerto

Question 4

Arco

Answer 4

Using the bow

Question 5

Pizzicato

Answer 5

Plucking the strings

Question 6

Flutter Tonguing

Answer 6

Rolling your “r”s whilst playing brass or woodwind

Question 7

Con Sordino

Answer 7

Using a mute (Trumpet)

Question 8

Reverb

Answer 8

Electronic effect which causes a note to be repeated

Question 9

Distortion

Answer 9

Electronic effect used to distort the sound (Electric Guitar)

Question 10

Pitch Bend

Answer 10

Changing the pitch of note (Pushing a guitar string up)

Question 11

Strumming

Answer 11

Fingers/plectrum are drawn across the strings of a guitar

Question 12

Rolls

Answer 12

Very fast repetition of a note (Snare/Timpani)

Question 13

Baroque

Answer 13

Period of music. Uses a harpsichord