Ch 11 Quiz

A small vocal ensemble is known as a(n)

A symphony orchestra is an example of a chamber ensemble.

A woodwind quintet is unusual in that

Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra is a work based on a dance tune by which composer?

How many instrumentalists would you expect to find in a chamber group?

Vocal music with instrumental accompaniment is called a cappella.

Considering The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, which statement is NOT true?

In Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, the theme is first stated by

In an orchestra, brass instruments are placed near the back of the group

Jazz bands usually include

Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra was written specifically to demonstrate

In the West, an ensemble of strings coupled with an assortment of woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments is known as a

The conductor

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra closes with a(n) _______, a polyphonic form popular in the Baroque era (1600-1750).

The concertmaster is the

The largest section of the Western orchestra is the _______ section.

The makeup of a string quartet is

Which is NOT a true statement?

Who is responsible for systematizing bowing strokes for the string section in an orchestra?

Which of the following ensembles relies mainly on winds and percussion?