Question

A Classical-period concerto for this instrument in B-flat major only barely resembles its arrangement in a late-Romantic style by Friedrich Grützmacher. (20[2])In 1961, Oldřich (20[2])Pulkert rediscovered Haydn's early C major concerto for this instrument. (20[1])This is the higher instrument that plays (0[1])recitative-like passages between quotations of prior movements in the finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. (20[1])The string quintet (*) Night Music of the Streets of Madrid (0[1])and a "Celebrated Minuet" were written (0[1])by this instrument's virtuoso (10[1])Luigi (0[1])Boccherini (10[1])("boh-keh-REE-nee"). A prelude in G major begins the first of J. S. Bach's six suites for this instrument, which were popularized by Pablo Casals. (10[1])For 10 points, name this instrument played by Yo-Yo Ma. (10[1])■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: cello [or violoncello] (The first clue refers to Boccherini's Ninth Concerto.)
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= Average correct buzz position

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ray ClaretNorthviewAudrain County AT2020
Khang LeStrake Jesuit AHunter A2020
Abigail AuYeungHinsdale Central AWestwood2320
Manu SankaranLambert AMontgomery Blair A2320
Edward KimJohns CreekRichard Montgomery3320
Aadi PudasainiLexingtonDetroit Catholic Central A400
Maximilian LinEastchesterNorthmont5420
Leo OsborneAlabama Cyber TechFremd640
Lucas ArdeleanInnovation Academy ABelmont700
Spencer ManningAdlai E. Stevenson AUni of Illinois Laboratory7410
Danny "Raj" MorrisStrake Jesuit BThomas Jefferson A750
Vidur KothurLindberghWalter Payton A7610
Ben YanceyDetroit Catholic Central ALexington9910
Omkar MaratheFremdAlabama Cyber Tech10910
Ethan Gong-NortonBelmontInnovation Academy A11010
Abigail LeeThomas Jefferson AStrake Jesuit B11010

Summary

TournamentEditionExact Match?TUHConv. %Power %Neg %Average Buzz
2025 PACE NSC06/07/2025Y12100%50%0%62.58