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The century when the valve was invented.

What is the 1800s.

100

This trumpeter was born in New Orleans and is one of the most influential figures in jazz music.

Who is Louis Armstrong?

100

The English translation for "con sordino"?

What is "with the mute"?

100

The first and worst mouthpiece given to a trumpet student.

What is the 7C?

100

Name this tune.

What is Charlier Etude #2?
200

The first chromatic mechanized trumpet.

What is the keyed bugle?

200

This French trumpeter worked in a coal mine until age 14 and became one of the foremost trumpet soloists and later Professor of Trumpet at the Paris Conservatory.

Who is Maurice Andre?

200

The player who will assist or take over for the principal (1st chair) player should they need them.

What is Assistant Principal?

200

The portion of the mouthpiece between the bore and the cup.

What is the throat?

200

The most complete and most utilized method for trumpet/cornet.

What is the Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet/Cornet by Jean B. Arban?

300

It is believed that this is the first composition to demand chromaticism in the lower register of the trumpet.

What is the Haydn Trumpet Concerto?

300

This British female trumpeter studied with Hakan Hardenberger at the Paris Conservatory and was awarded Artist of the Year in 2013 at the Gramophone Awards. 

Who is Alison Balsom?

300

This is similar to flutter tongue, but it is not done by rolling the tongue like in Spanish “rrrr” in the back of the throat.

What is a growl?

300

The portion of the trumpet mouthpiece that comes in contact with your lips.

What is the rim?

300

This is perhaps the most famous Sonata for Trumpet and Piano written in 1939 by this German composer.

What is the Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet and Piano?

400

The valve was invented in this country.

What is Germany?

400

This American trumpeter and musicologist has published many editions of Baroque and Classical works for trumpet, and one of the first trumpet history books entitled, The Trumpet.

Who is Edward Tarr?

400

The opening between the lips through which air flows into the trumpet; a small hole in the embouchure.

What is the aperture?

400

Slang term for a lead/commercial trumpet mouthpiece.

What is a cheater mouthpiece?

400

This is perhaps the most often requested excerpt in professional trumpet auditions.

What is the Ballerina's Dance from Petrouska?

500

The oldest known trumpets were found in the tomb of this Pharaoh, from around 1500 BC.

Who is King Tut (Tutankhamun)?




500

This trumpet might be the most important innovator for the path for the modern trumpet. He premiered our most famous composition by Haydn.

Who is Anton Weidinger?

500
The English translation for "con fuoco."

What is "with fire?"

500

The portion of a trumpet mouthpiece between the rim and the cup.

What is the bite?

500

The highest note (concert pitch) in Michael Haydn's Concerto in D.

What is a concert A?

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