The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble proudly presents Trumpet Knowledge Quiz #3!

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* 1. Louis Armstrong used a handkerchief when he performed. What was it for?

To dry is lips; he used a “dry” embouchure, unlike most trumpet players

To cover the alternate fingerings he used so no one could copy him

To wipe his sweaty face

Just as part of the showmanship of his performance

No one knows, but all of these have been suggested

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* 2. In the 16th century, the natural trumpet (sometimes call the Baroque or “valveless” trumpet) used vent holes to improve intonation.

True

False

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* 3.
This is a ____________________ mute.

Straight

Harmon

Cup

Bucket

None of these

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* 4. Which of the following trumpet manufacturers was founded MOST RECENTLY?

Monette

Schilke

Bach

Harrelson

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* 5. What book(s) of the Bible refers to “seven trumpets”?

Exodus

Joshua

Revelation

Both Exodus and Joshua

Both Joshua and Revelation

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* 6. Sometimes referred to as “The Trumpeter’s Bible,” the “Grand Method for the Cornet” was published by Jean-Baptiste Arban in

1855

1864

1895

1901

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* 7. ___________ breathing is a method by which a wind instrument player can play continuously without interruption.

Roundabout

Infinite

Circular

Italian

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* 8. In “Born to be Blue,” a 2015 biopic about trumpeter Chet Baker, Baker was played by:

Brad Pitt

Leonardo DiCaprio

Ethan Hawke

Colin Farrell

Tom Hanks

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* 9. The Tonight Show Band was founded in 1954. Which of the following trumpeters has NOT been a regular with the band at one time or another?

Clark Terry

Doc Severinsen

Snooky Young

Allen Vizzutti

Rafael Mendez

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* 10.
This photo is on the cover of an album by what group?

Tower of Power

The Tijuana Brass

Led Zeppelin

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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* 1. Louis Armstrong used a handkerchief when he performed. What was it for?

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* 2. In the 16th century, the natural trumpet (sometimes call the Baroque or “valveless” trumpet) used vent holes to improve intonation.

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* 3. This is a ____________________ mute.

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* 4. Which of the following trumpet manufacturers was founded MOST RECENTLY?

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* 5. What book(s) of the Bible refers to “seven trumpets”?

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* 6. Sometimes referred to as “The Trumpeter’s Bible,” the “Grand Method for the Cornet” was published by Jean-Baptiste Arban in

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* 7. ___________ breathing is a method by which a wind instrument player can play continuously without interruption.

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* 8. In “Born to be Blue,” a 2015 biopic about trumpeter Chet Baker, Baker was played by:

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* 9. The Tonight Show Band was founded in 1954. Which of the following trumpeters has NOT been a regular with the band at one time or another?

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* 10. This photo is on the cover of an album by what group?

* 3.
This is a ____________________ mute.

* 10.
This photo is on the cover of an album by what group?