Statistics for Oboe - Instrument Quiz

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
What type of reed is used to play the oboe?	Double Reed	99%
Which family of musical instruments does the oboe belong to?	Woodwind	88%
Apart from the 'standard' oboe, which other instruments are generally considered to be part of the oboe family?	Bass Oboe	83%
Apart from playing, what is an oboist's role in a traditional orchestra?	Tuning	70%
Who composed the above?	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky	68%
Which famous ballet features an iconic oboe solo?	Swan Lake	67%
What is the french word for oboe?	Hautbois	59%
Apart from the 'standard' oboe, which other instruments are generally considered to be part of the oboe family?	Cor Anglais	45%
Apart from the 'standard' oboe, which other instruments are generally considered to be part of the oboe family?	Oboe d'amore	41%
Apart from the 'standard' oboe, which other instruments are generally considered to be part of the oboe family?	Piccolo Oboe	32%
What is the name of the oboe's predecessor?	Shawm	28%
Apart from the 'standard' oboe, which other instruments are generally considered to be part of the oboe family?	Heckelphone	26%