OrchLab – OrchMap Quiz – Percussion

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 Percussion section! Make sure to watch both videos before taking this quiz...

Quiz Questions

1.
What is the name of the LPO percussionist in both videos?
- A.
  Andy
- B.
  Mary
- C.
  Jonathan
2.
What is the xylophone made of?
- A.
  Wood
- B.
  Stone
- C.
  Plastic
3.
How many sticks can the percussionist hold in each hand?
- A.
  Two in each hand, four in total
- B.
  One in each hand, two in total
- C.
  Four in each hand, eight in total
4.
What other instrument did the percussionist say the xylophone was laid out like?
- A.
  Oboe
- B.
  Trombone
- C.
  Piano
5.
Which famous piece does the percussionist refer to that is written by Benjamin Britten?
- A.
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
- B.
  Billy Budd
- C.
  Death in Venice
6.
Which famous piece does the percussionist mention that has a very well known snare drum part?
- A.
  Smells Like Teen Spirit
- B.
  The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
- C.
  Bolero
7.
Which body part does the percussionist use to stop the sound of the cymbals?
- A.
  His hand
- B.
  His belly
- C.
  His head
8.
What does the percussionist say makes a tambourine special?
- A.
  Its skin
- B.
  Its jingles
- C.
  Its circular shape
9.
What instrument does the percussionist describe as having a bright, hollow sound?
- A.
  Triangle
- B.
  Castanets
- C.
  Woodblock
10.
What are the maracas the percussionist plays in the video filled with?
- A.
  Rice
- B.
  They are empty
- C.
  Pellets
11.
What instrument does the percussionist describe as 'weird' and sounds a little bit like a bell?
- A.
  Triangle
- B.
  Maracas
- C.
  Flexitone

Quiz Outcomes

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