OrchLab – OrchMap Quiz – Bassoon

This quiz is designed to be used alongside the OrchMap on OrchLab.org, in which members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra introduce their instruments. This quiz is all about the Bassoon!

Quiz Questions

1.
What family of the orchestra does the bassoon belong to?
- A.
  Woodwind
- B.
  Brass
- C.
  Percussion
2.
What is the main body of Jonathan’s bassoon made of?
- A.
  African blackwood
- B.
  Coastal redwood
- C.
  Plastic
3.
What curved metal tube that is part of the bassoon does Jonathan introduce at the beginning of the video?
- A.
  Tuning fork
- B.
  Hook
- C.
  Crook
4.
What words does Jonathan use to describe the sound of the double reed before it is put into the bassoon?
- A.
  Beautiful and resonant
- B.
  Nasal and shrill
- C.
  Soft and timid
5.
What does Jonathan have to press down on to change the pitch of the bassoon (ie. playing high and low notes)?
- A.
  The ground
- B.
  Keys
- C.
  The double reed
6.
What is the bassoon often referred to as?
- A.
  The acrobat of the orchestra
- B.
  The juggler of the orchestra
- C.
  The clown of the orchestra
7.
What does Jonathan say the high notes of the bassoon sound like?
- A.
  Romantic and singing
- B.
  Nasal and shrill
- C.
  Deep and gravelly

Quiz Outcomes

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Result 1
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