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QuizMultiple Choice

Midterm

Question 21 • Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening (IS)

Which of the following was TRUE about a shawm?

Answer
A
It was a percussion instrument.
B
It produced very soft sounds.
C
It was a double reed instrument.
D
It used the vibration of a metal key.

Explanation

A shawm was a woodwind instrument with a double reed: two thin pieces of cane vibrated together to make sound. It was known for a loud, penetrating tone, so it was not a percussion instrument or a very soft-sounding instrument.

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