Musical Instruments: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 3 Music

Question 1

Which instrument do you play by blowing air into it?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Guitar

Answer

Drum

Question 2

What is a wind instrument? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

An instrument that makes sound by blowing air through a tube, like a flute.

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An instrument made of wood with strings, like a guitar.

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An instrument played by hitting it with a stick, like a drum.

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An instrument played by plucking or strumming strings, like a ukulele.

Question 3

How do the shape and construction of a drum influence the sound it produces?

Accepted Answer

Both the shape and construction influence the pitch, volume, and tone.

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The shape and construction have no impact on the sound.

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The shape only affects the pitch, while the construction only affects the volume.

Question 4

Why is it important to take care of your musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

To make sure it plays beautiful music for a long time

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To keep it looking shiny and new

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To avoid getting in trouble with your teacher

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To avoid having to share your instrument

Question 5

How does the choice of musical instrument impact the sound and style of different music genres? Explain with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

The choice of instrument affects the sound and style of music genres because of its unique sound, range, and playing techniques.

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The choice of instrument has no effect on the sound and style of a music genre.

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The instrument's appearance determines the genre of music it's used in.

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The instrument's size and shape influence the genre of music it's used in.

Question 6

When playing the violin, what do you use to make the strings vibrate and create the sound?

Accepted Answer

A bow

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Your fingers

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Your breath

Question 7

What part of the guitar helps make its sound so special? Is it the shape of the body or something else?

Accepted Answer

The curved body of the guitar helps make the sound louder and richer.

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The strings on a guitar are made of a special material that makes a unique sound.

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The long neck of the guitar lets you play different notes, but it doesn't change the sound.

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The paint on the guitar's body makes the sound better by bouncing the vibrations around.

Question 8

Why are bagpipes so important in Scottish culture?

Accepted Answer

They have been a part of Scotland's history for a long time.

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They make a loud and strong sound.

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They are played at special events like weddings.

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They are made from special materials.

Question 9

How do string and wind instruments create sounds differently?

Accepted Answer

String instruments vibrate strings, while wind instruments blow air across a reed or mouthpiece.

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String instruments are played with a bow, while wind instruments are played by blowing into them.

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Wind instruments are louder than string instruments.

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String and wind instruments produce sound in exactly the same way.

Question 10

Imagine a lively birthday party filled with joy and laughter. Which instrument would create the most fitting musical atmosphere for this celebration?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Cello

Question 11

What three factors determine the pitch of a guitar string?

Accepted Answer

Length, thickness, and tension

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Length and thickness

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Thickness and tension

Question 12

Which instrument is known for its sweet, gentle sound and is commonly played in Irish folk music?

Accepted Answer

Tin whistle

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Piano

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Violin

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Drum

Question 13

You've just got a brand-new clarinet! How can you look after it properly so it lasts a long time?

Accepted Answer

Keep it in its case when you're not playing it, with the mouthpiece off.

Accepted Answer

Clean it every day with a wet cloth and let it dry before putting it away.

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Leave it out on a stand so everyone can see it.

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Play it for as long as you can every day to get used to it.

Question 14

You have two drums, one big and one small. Which drum will make a lower sound and a louder sound?

Accepted Answer

The big drum

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The small drum

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Both drums will make the same sound

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The small drum will make a higher sound and a quieter sound

Question 15

Which instrument from Africa has strings and can be played by plucking or bowing, but is not a guitar?

Accepted Answer

Kora

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Upright bass

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Violin

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Banjo

Question 16

Imagine you have three musical instruments: a drum, a guitar, and a flute. Which three things can make each of these instruments sound different from one another?

Accepted Answer

The thing it's made of, its shape, and the way it's played.

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The thing it's made of and the way it's played.

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Its shape and the thing it's made of.

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Only the way it's played.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 18

Which instrument is played by blowing air across a hole?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

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Drum

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Harp

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Cello

Question 19

Which instrument is the biggest in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

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Piano

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Violin

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Harp

Question 20

Which instrument helps keep a steady beat in a song?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Guitar

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Violin

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Flute

Question 21

Which of the following is an instrument that you hit to make a sound?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 22

What is the name of the part of a drum that is hit to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Head

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Shell

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Rim

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Snare

Question 23

Which of these instruments is a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Drum

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Flute

Question 24

Which instrument is played by pressing keys?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Saxophone

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Harp

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Oboe

Question 25

Who plays the drums?

Accepted Answer

Drummer

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Pianist

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Cellist

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Flautist

Question 26

Which is an example of a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Tambourine

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Viola

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Cello

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Saxophone

Question 27

Which of these instruments is played by plucking strings?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Flute

Question 28

What is the name of the part of the guitar where you place your fingers to change the pitch?

Accepted Answer

Fretboard

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Strings

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Body

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Neck

Question 29

Which instrument do you blow air into to make sound?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

Question 30

Which instrument in the woodwind family has the highest pitch?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Clarinet

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Saxophone

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Oboe

Question 31

Which instrument has black and white keys that you press to make music?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 32

What is the name of the part of the drum that you hit with sticks?

Accepted Answer

Head

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Shell

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Rim

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Cymbal

Question 33

Which instrument has a long, hollow body and six strings that you pluck?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 34

Which instrument do you play by drawing a bow across its strings?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 35

Which group of instruments make sound by blowing air through them?

Accepted Answer

Wind Instruments

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String Instruments

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Percussion Instruments

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Keyboard Instruments

Question 36

What material is used to make the body of a violin?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 37

What is the name of the group of instruments that includes violins, cellos, and double basses?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Woodwinds

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Brass

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Percussion

Question 38

Which of the following is a percussion instrument that is often played by hitting it with sticks or mallets?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Piano

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Trumpet

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Guitar

Question 39

Which of the following is a brass instrument that is often played by pressing valves?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Clarinet

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Bassoon

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Flute

Question 40

What is the name of the part of a guitar that vibrates to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Strings

Answer

Body

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Neck

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Soundboard

Question 41

Which of the following is an instrument that has black and white keys?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Drums

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Saxophone

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Violin

Question 42

What is the name of the instrument that is often played with a bow to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Accordion

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 43

Which instrument is not a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 44

When you hit a big drum and a small drum, what difference will you hear in the sounds they make?

Accepted Answer

The big drum will make a lower and louder sound.

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The big drum will make a higher and quieter sound.

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Both drums will sound the same.

Question 45

Which instrument belongs to the family of instruments that are played by hitting or shaking them?

Accepted Answer

Drum

Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 46

What do you press on a piano to make different sounds?

Accepted Answer

Keys

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Pedals

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Strings

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Hammers

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Guitar

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Cello

Question 48

Which instrument has keys like a piano but is played with your feet?

Accepted Answer

Organ

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Harpsichord

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Synthesizer

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Accordeon

Question 49

On a violin, what part of the instrument do you use to make the strings sound?

Accepted Answer

Bow

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Strings

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Bridge

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Scroll

Question 50

What is the difference in how we play a piano compared to a guitar?

Accepted Answer

We hit the piano keys with hammers, but we pluck the guitar strings with our fingers.

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We use a keyboard to play both the piano and the guitar.

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The guitar is a wind instrument, while the piano is a string instrument.

Question 51

Which instrument has black and white keys that allow you to play many notes at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Xylophone

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Flute

Question 52

Why do violins have a curved shape?

Accepted Answer

To make them easier to hold and play

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To make them look more attractive

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To make them sound louder

Question 53

What part of the guitar do you pluck or strum to make a sound?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Neck

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Body

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Headstock

Question 54

What is the name of the instrument that looks like a piano but is played by pressing buttons?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizer

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Organ

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Harpsichord

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Accordian

Question 55

Which of the following instruments is used to create rhythm by hitting or shaking it?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Piano

Question 56

What part of a trumpet do you blow into to make a sound?

Accepted Answer

Mouthpiece

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Bell

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Valve

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Slide

Question 57

Which of the following instruments is played by drawing a bow across its strings?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

Question 58

What is the part of a drum that you hit to make a sound called?

Accepted Answer

Head

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Shell

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Rim

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Stick

Question 59

Which group of musical instruments does the clarinet belong to?

Accepted Answer

Woodwind

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Brass

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Percussion

Question 60

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Answer

Violin

Answer

Guitar

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Piano

Question 61

What do you call the instrument that is played by pressing keys?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Guitar

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Drums

Answer

Violin

Question 62

Which instrument is known for its deep, loud sound?

Accepted Answer

Bassoon

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Oboe

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Clarinet

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Saxophone

Question 63

What is the name of the group of musicians that plays together in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Orchestra

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Band

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Ensemble

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Choir

Question 64

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Saxophone

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Piano