The Saxophone Quiz

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9 questions
English
8 months ago
Hard
1

Who invented the saxophone?

Antoine-Joseph Sax

Jean-Pierre Sax

Agaton Sax

Jean-Louis Sax

Hard  32% got this right

The first saxophone was patented by Antoine-Joseph Sax in Paris in 1846.
2

This song features one of the most famous saxophone solos in pop music. What's the song called?

Baker street

Sesame street

Oxford street

Piccadilly circus

Hard  34% got this right

The song is written by Gerry Refferty
3

Epic sax guy! Which country did he represent in the Eurovision song contest?

Moldova

Slovenia

Slovakia

Romania

Hard  24% got this right

4

What is the playing range of a saxophone?

2.5 octaves

2 octaves

3.5 octaves

1.5 octaves

51% got this right

5

Can you name this female saxophone player?

Candy Dulfer

Amber Swenson

Tia Fuller

Mindi Abair

Hard  20% got this right

6

Which movie features this handsome saxophone player?

The Lost Boys

Terminator

Flatliners

Beverly Hills Cop

40% got this right

The Lost Boys is a 1987 American supernatural black comedy horror film directed by Joel Schumacher,
7

Who is playing the saxophone in this clip?

Charlie

Parker

Charlie Parker

46% got this right

8

The saxophone is used in many musical genres. What's this punk band called that's known for it's wailing saxophone.

X-Ray Spex

999

Siouxsie and the Banshees

The Stranglers

Hard  11% got this right

The saxophone arrangements were written by 15 year old Lora Logic.
9

In which family of musical instruments does the saxophone belong?

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

String

Hard  29% got this right

The saxophone is made of brass. However, because it generates sound with a single reed, it is classified as a woodwind.