Quiz question suggestions: The Orchestra
Quiz questions about Orchestras
- What is the conductor's pointy stick called [Baton]
- What's the connection between karaoke and an orchestra? [The name is based on a a Japanese phrase meaning 'empty orchestra']
- What's the difference between a symphony orchestra and a chamber orchestra? [Number of members: symphony is large, chamber is small]
- Name the sections found in a traditional orchestra? [strings, woodwind, brass and percussion]
- Does every orchestra have to have instruments from every section? [No. Eg a Ukulele orchestra will only have ukulele's]
- In a theatre, where does the orchestra usually sit? [in the orchestra pit]
- What type of instruments would be played in a gamelan orchestra? [Percussion ie drums etc]
- What is the oldest orchestra in the world, which is still playing today? [The Royal Danish Orchestra has its roots in a Royal Chapel Orchestra founded in 1448.]
- What are the instruments in the Vegetable Orchestra based in Vienna made from? [Vegetables]
- Which orchestra was booked to travel on the Titanic's maiden voyage, but changed boats at the last minute? [the London Symphony Orchestra ]
- When was the Boston Symphony Orchestra founded? [1881]
- Which orchestra recorded the soundtrack for the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark? [London Symphony Orchestra]
- Where is the [NAME YOUR CITY OR COUNTRY ORCHESTRA] based [GET ANSWER LOCALLY]
- What show is currently playing at [NAME OF YOUR LOCAL OPERA HOUSE / CONCERT HALL ETC - GET ANSWER LOCALLY]
- What instrument does [NAME FAMOUS LOCAL MUSICIAN] play [GET ANSWER LOCALLY]
