Another Millionaire question.
Value:
£125k
Question:
An orchestra normally tunes itself to the ‘A’ played by which instrument?
Options:
A
Violin
B
Piano
C
Harp
D
Oboe
Just for fun… answer tomorrow.
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Violin
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Nope. This is one you either know or you don’t, I reckon, but you can probably eliminate two of the remaining three.
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Are you sure? I’m shocked!! Every classical concert I’ve ever been to, the orchestra tunes up to the First Chair Violin playing an A. I think this is a trick question! 🎻
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https://www.yamaha.com/en/musical_instrument_guide/oboe/trivia/
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Well, I guess I have to concede … reluctantly. I’m giving you the stink eye right now 🤣
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Hey, just think how much I benefitted you! You know more than you did this morning.
You’re welcome 🤣🤣🤣
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Can’t argue with that logic! And thanks!! 🤣
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Definitely not a string instrument as one tiny turn of the key, or change in air moisture can alter the string length. That leaves only one possibility.
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Flawless logic. The oboe has consistent pitch because there’s nothing really adjustable in one. Not in a single performance anyway – you can mess with the reed but only really between performances. So, simply, it is the instrument most likely to give you a reliable note.
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A?
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Nope. It’s an oboe.
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Oh I see.
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B
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Believe it or not, it’s an oboe.
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