String Instruments: Explore the World of Strings in Music

Question 1

Which of the following is a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

Answer

Piano

Answer

Drums

Answer

Flute

Question 2

Which part of the string instrument do you move your fingers on to create different notes?

Accepted Answer

Neck

Answer

Body

Answer

Strings

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Bridge

Question 3

Which of these is not a part of a violin?

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Bow

Answer

Bridge

Answer

Fingerboard

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Tailpiece

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a part of a string instrument?

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Keys

Answer

Strings

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Bow

Answer

Neck

Question 5

Which part of a string instrument is used to adjust the pitch of the strings?

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Tuning pegs

Answer

Fretboard

Answer

Scroll

Answer

Bridge

Question 6

What is the name of the technique used to create a smooth transition between notes on a string instrument?

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Legato

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Slurring

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Staccato

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Vibrato

Question 7

What is the name of the musical genre that often features string instruments?

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Classical

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Rock

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Pop

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Jazz

Question 8

Which of these is a string instrument that is played by strumming its strings?

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Guitar

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Violin

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Cello

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Double bass

Question 9

Which of these instruments has strings that are plucked or bowed to make sound?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Flute

Answer

Drum

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Keyboard

Question 10

What part of the string instrument do you pluck or bow to create sound?

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Strings

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Bridge

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Neck

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Body

Question 11

How is a violin played?

Accepted Answer

By rubbing a bow across the strings

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By plucking the strings

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By blowing air into the instrument

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By striking the strings with a mallet

Question 12

Which of these is the largest string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Violin

Answer

Viola

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Cello

Question 13

What is the purpose of the bridge on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

To hold the strings in place

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To amplify the sound of the strings

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To adjust the pitch of the strings

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To attach the instrument to the player's body

Question 14

Which of the following is a string instrument commonly used in folk music?

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Banjo

Answer

Flute

Answer

Xylophone

Answer

Trumpet

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a string instrument made of wood?

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Saxophone

Answer

Guitar

Answer

Harp

Answer

Ukulele

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a part of a string instrument?

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Keys

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Body

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Neck

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Strings

Question 17

Which of these musical terms describes how loud or soft a musical sound is?

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Dynamics

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Pitch

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 18

Which of these instruments is a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

Answer

Piano

Answer

Flute

Answer

Drum

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Violin

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Cello

Question 20

When we talk about string instruments like the violin and cello, what word describes how they are put into groups?

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Family

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Color

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Sound

Question 21

Which instrument in the violin family is the smallest?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Viola

Answer

Cello

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Double bass

Question 22

What material is commonly used to make the strings of a violin?

Accepted Answer

Gut

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Metal

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Plastic

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Cotton

Question 23

Which string instrument is the smallest?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Viola

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Cello

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Double Bass

Question 24

Why do string instruments have a soundboard?

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To make the sound louder

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To change the pitch of the sound

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To protect the strings from damage

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To hold the strings in place.

Question 25

How do you make a vibrato sound on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Move your finger back and forth on the string

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Rock the bow back and forth across the strings

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Pluck the strings repeatedly

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Tap the soundboard with your fingers.

Question 26

What part of a string instrument holds the strings in place at the top?

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Nut

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Bridge

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Tailpiece

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Pegs

Question 27

How do we make a string instrument sound?

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Plucking or bowing the strings

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Blowing into it

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Hitting it

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Rubbing it

Question 28

What is the name of the technique where we move our finger smoothly along a string to create a flowing sound?

Accepted Answer

Slurring

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Vibrato

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Arpeggio

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Trill

Question 29

Which string instrument is typically played standing up?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

Answer

Violin

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Cello

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Guitar

Question 30

What do we use to rub against the strings to create sound on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Bow

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Rosin

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Bridge

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Fingerboard

Question 31

Which string instrument has the lowest and deepest sound?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 32

What is the purpose of using rosin when playing a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

To increase friction between the bow and strings

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To tighten the strings

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To lubricate the strings

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To make the bow less slippery

Question 33

When the strings of a violin are tightened, what happens to the sound?

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It becomes higher in pitch

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It becomes louder

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It becomes lower in pitch

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT considered a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Violin

Answer

Cello

Answer

Guitar

Question 35

What is the name of the technique used to make a string instrument sound higher in pitch?

Accepted Answer

Tightening the strings

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Loosening the strings

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Pressing the strings down on the fretboard

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Plucking the strings more gently

Question 36

What is the technique used to play multiple notes at the same time on a string instrument?

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Chord

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Arpeggio

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 37

When we want to make a beautiful smooth sound on the violin, what do we do?

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Bow the strings

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Pluck the strings

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Hit the strings

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Rub the strings

Question 38

What is the special wood called that is used to make violin bows?

Accepted Answer

Pernambuco

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Oak

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Mahogany

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Cedar

Question 39

What do we call it when we play the strings on a violin in a short, separated way?

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Staccato

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Vibrato

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Legato

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Tremolo

Question 40

Which instrument in the string family has the highest sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Cello

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Viola

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Double bass

Question 41

What is the name of the person who plays the violin?

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Violinist

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Guitarist

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Cellist

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Percussionist

Question 42

Which string instrument is played by plucking its strings?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

Answer

Violin

Answer

Cello

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Double bass

Question 43

What technique is used to create a smooth, sliding sound on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Glissando

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Vibrato

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 44

Which part of the double bass helps it stand upright?

Accepted Answer

Endpin

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Bridge

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Tuners

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Chin rest

Question 45

Which group of instruments includes the violin, viola, cello, and double bass?

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String family

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Woodwind family

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Brass family

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Percussion family

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a feature of the cello?

Accepted Answer

Played while standing

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Four strings

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Low, rich sound

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Larger than a violin

Question 47

How do you produce a soft, gentle sound on a string instrument using the bow?

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Press lightly and move slowly

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Press hard and move quickly

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Press firmly and move in short strokes

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Press gently and move in long strokes

Question 48

Who makes or repairs string instruments?

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Instrument maker

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Violinist

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Cellist

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Music teacher

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a part of a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drumhead

Answer

Strings

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Tuning pegs

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Neck

Question 50

How do you adjust the pitch of a string instrument?

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By turning the tuning pegs

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By moving the bridge

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By adjusting the knobs on the tailpiece

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By tightening or loosening the strings with your fingers

Question 51

What is the name of the group of string instruments that includes the violin, viola, cello, and double bass?

Accepted Answer

Violin family

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Guitar family

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Harp family

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Piano family

Question 52

What is the main function of the bridge on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

To transfer vibrations from the strings to the body

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To hold the strings in place

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To amplify the sound

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To help the musician tune the instrument

Question 53

Which string instrument is the largest in size?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

Answer

Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 54

Which string on a violin is the highest in pitch?

Accepted Answer

E string

Answer

A string

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D string

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G string

Question 55

What is the wooden stick called that is used to play string instruments?

Accepted Answer

Bow

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String

Answer

Bridge

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Neck

Question 56

How many strings does a viola typically have?

Accepted Answer

4

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5

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6

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7

Question 57

What is the name of the technique used to create a vibrating sound by moving the bow across the strings of an instrument?

Accepted Answer

Bowing

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Plucking

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Hammering

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Scraping

Question 58

Which part of the violin transfers the vibrations of the strings to the body of the instrument?

Accepted Answer

Bridge

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Bow

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Neck

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Fingerboard

Question 59

Which string instrument is commonly used as a solo instrument in classical music?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Cello

Answer

Double bass

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Viola

Question 60

Which of these instruments is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Guitar

Answer

Violin

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Cello