Author Question: A symphony is: a. a small group of acoustic instruments, chiefly the clarinet, trumpet, and ... (Read 27 times)

plus1 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

A symphony is:

a. a small group of acoustic instruments, chiefly the clarinet, trumpet, and
trombone, that are accompanied by a rhythm section
b. an ensemble that normally includes synthesizers and electrically amplified
guitars
c. an instrumental genre for orchestra consisting of four separate instrumental
pieces
d. a generic term describing any composition of classical music
e. a large group of wind instruments, such as the clarinets, trumpets, and
saxophones, as well as a substantial battery of percussion

Question 2

Identify the correct definition of movement.

a. the orchestral ensemble that plays symphonies
b. a large, independent section of a major instrumental work
c. the repeat of a piece demanded by an appreciative audience
d. a short, distinctive melodic figure that stands by itself
e. the process whereby a performer plucks the strings of an instrument rather
than bowing them