Question 3
- Name each of the western musical instruments shown above.
- Identify the family of each of the instruments named in 3(a).
- What is orchestra?
- List two differences between the Oratorio and opera.
Observation
Although the question was popular among the candidates, but their performance was average. They were expected to responded to the question thus:
- Violin/Viola
- Flute
- Trumpet
- Snare drum/side drum
S/N |
Instrument |
Family |
(i) |
Violin/Viola |
Strings |
(ii) |
Flute |
Woodwind |
(iii) |
Trumpet |
Brass/Brasswind |
(iv) |
Snare drum/side drum |
Percussion |
Differences between oratorio and opera
S/N |
Opera |
Oratorio |
(i) |
It is set on secular subject. |
It is set on religious/sacred subject. |
(ii) |
Opera is on large scale. |
Oratorio is on small scale. |
(iii) |
It uses theatrical elements such as costume, scenery and lighting. |
It does not use any theatrical element such as those used in oratorio. |
(iv) |
It is acted on stage or in a theatre. |
It does not need stage or theatre for its performance. |