Exploring the Musical Tale of Sergei Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'

Which instruments represent Peter, his grandfather, and the cat in Sergei Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'?

a) Peter=strings, grandfather=bassoon, cat=clarinet

b) Peter=flute, grandfather=violin, cat=oboe

c) Peter=trumpet, grandfather=trombone, cat=piccolo

d) Peter=piano, grandfather=cello, cat=accordion

Answer:

Peter is represented by the strings, the grandfather by the bassoon, and the cat by the clarinet in Sergei Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'. Option a is correct.

In Sergei Prokofiev's musical composition 'Peter and the Wolf', each character in the story is represented by a different musical instrument. The correct answer to which instruments represent Peter, his grandfather, and the cat is:

  • Peter is represented by the strings,
  • Grandfather is represented by the bassoon,
  • The Cat is represented by the clarinet.

This makes the correct option: a) Peter=strings, grandfather=bassoon, cat=clarinet. Each choice of instrument gives a unique voice and personality to the characters, contributing to the rich storytelling of the piece.

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