The Friday Brain-teaser from Credo Reference - this week: Musical Instruments. Answers here.
1. Nowadays, which musical instrument usually comes in the shape of the grand or the upright?
2. A hi-hat is a regular component of which set of instruments?
3. What kind of instrument is the Indian tabla?
4. Name three of the four main instrument families which usually make up a symphony orchestra.
5. A nose flute is a flute blown through the nose instead of the mouth. Is this true or false?
6. Which musical instrument was invented in 1933 by a man trying to find new applications for his synchronous motor (previously used to power electric clocks)?
7. Which instrument is also known as the "English horn"?
8. What shape is the body of a balalaika?
9. "French harp" is another name for which instrument?
10. Which woodwind instrument has a tube more than 16 ft (4.9 m) long, doubled back upon itself four times?
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