Musical Instruments: Interactive Quizzes for Year 5 Music Students

Question 1

In an orchestra, instruments are grouped into families based on how they make sound. Which of these is NOT a main family of instruments in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Singing voices

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String instruments

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Woodwind instruments

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Brass instruments

Question 2

Which of these is NOT found on a violin?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

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Strings

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Bow

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Bridge

Question 3

When forming a brass band, what two main factors should you consider when selecting and combining different brass instruments?

Accepted Answer

Consider how well the instruments sound together and their overall volume.

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Only consider the highest and lowest notes each instrument can play.

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Only consider the volume of each instrument.

Question 4

Which technique is NOT used to play percussion instruments?

Accepted Answer

Plucking with fingers

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Hitting with a mallet

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Scraping with a stick

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Shaking back and forth

Question 5

How do musical instruments help us share stories and preserve cultural traditions?

Accepted Answer

They convey emotions and set the scene for stories.

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They can only tell stories about the past.

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They can only be used for storytelling in some cultures.

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They have no role in storytelling or cultural preservation.

Question 6

Which instrument is a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Flute

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Drum

Question 7

How do different musical instruments create different moods and feelings in a song?

Accepted Answer

Each instrument has its own unique sound and qualities that can make us feel different emotions.

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The choice of instruments has no effect on the mood or feeling of a song.

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Musical instruments only affect how loud a song is.

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Musical instruments only affect the beat of a song.

Question 8

In a musical ensemble, instruments have different roles. Which of these describes the typical roles of rhythm, melody, and harmony instruments?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm instruments provide the beat, melody instruments play the main tune, and harmony instruments add depth to the sound.

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All instruments play the same melody, with some playing louder.

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Melody instruments play the loudest, while harmony instruments play the softest.

Question 9

When repairing or restoring a valuable musical instrument, what is the most important thing for a specialist to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

The age and historical significance of the instrument.

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The availability of replacement parts.

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The cost of the repair.

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The musician's personal preferences.

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Cello

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Guitar

Question 11

Which instrument makes a high-pitched sound and is used in many orchestras?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Trumpet

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Drum

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Saxophone

Question 12

Which instrument is played by blowing air over a thin piece called a reed?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Violin

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 13

Which group of instruments usually provides the beat in a song?

Accepted Answer

Percussion

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Woodwinds

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Strings

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Brass

Question 14

Which of these instruments is hit or shaken to make sound?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Flute

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Saxophone

Question 15

Which instrument family can play very high and very low notes?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard instruments

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Wind instruments

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String instruments

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Percussion instruments

Question 16

Which instrument is often used to lead a marching band?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Drum

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 17

Which instrument in the brass family is the biggest?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

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Trombone

Answer

French horn

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Trumpet

Question 18

Which percussion instrument consists of two wooden pieces that are clapped together to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Castanets

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Cymbals

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Tambourine

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Xylophone

Question 19

Which of these instruments has a keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Guitar

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Drum

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Flute

Question 20

Which part of a string instrument produces sound when a bow is drawn across it?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Bridge

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Neck

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Body

Question 21

Which instrument below belongs to the brass family?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Saxophone

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Flute

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Clarinet

Question 22

Which instrument group produces sound by blowing air through a reed?

Accepted Answer

Woodwind

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String

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Brass

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Percussion

Question 23

Which instrument does NOT belong to the string family?

Accepted Answer

Trombone

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Violin

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Guitar

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Cello

Question 24

Which instrument makes sound by blowing air across a reed?

Accepted Answer

Oboe

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Harp

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Drums

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Piano

Question 25

What is the primary role of a metronome in music?

Accepted Answer

To keep a steady beat

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To tune instruments

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To amplify sound

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To create special effects

Question 26

How is a bow typically used on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

To draw across the strings to create sound

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To pluck the strings

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To hit the keys

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To blow into the mouthpiece

Question 27

What tool helps musicians ensure their instruments are in tune?

Accepted Answer

Tuner

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Metronome

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Piano

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Drum machine

Question 28

Which family of instruments includes instruments like drums, cymbals, and xylophones?

Accepted Answer

Percussion

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Strings

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Woodwinds

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Brass

Question 29

Which instrument is played by pressing keys?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Flute

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Saxophone

Question 30

What is the main responsibility of a conductor in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

To lead and coordinate the performance

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To play a specific instrument

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To adjust the lighting

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To fix instrument malfunctions

Question 31

What instrument makes sound when you blow air through a reed?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Piano

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Drum

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Guitar

Question 32

What is the smallest instrument in the brass family?

Accepted Answer

Cornet

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Trombone

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Trumpet

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Tuba

Question 33

Which instrument is played by hitting it with sticks or mallets?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Piano

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Violin

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Clarinet

Question 34

What instrument has strings and is played with a bow?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

Question 35

Which tool is used to keep the beat in music?

Accepted Answer

Metronome

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Drum

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 36

What is the name of the lines and spaces that notes are written on?

Accepted Answer

Staff

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Clef

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Ledger line

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Measure

Question 37

Which of these instruments is NOT part of the string family?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 38

Which group of instruments makes sound by vibrating reeds?

Accepted Answer

Woodwinds

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Brass

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Strings

Question 39

Which instrument is played by blowing air into it?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 40

What is the conductor's role in a musical group?

Accepted Answer

To lead and coordinate the musicians

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To play the main melody

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To keep the beat

Question 41

What scale only uses the white keys on a piano?

Accepted Answer

Major scale

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Minor scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 42

Which tool is used to keep the beat in music?

Accepted Answer

Metronome

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Violin

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Piano

Question 43

Which instrument does NOT make sound without electricity?

Accepted Answer

Acoustic guitar

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Synthesizer

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Drums

Question 44

Which of the following instruments belongs to the brass family?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

Question 45

Which part of the guitar produces sound?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Neck

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Body

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Headstock

Question 46

Which group of instruments includes violins, cellos, and double basses?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Brass

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Woodwind

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Percussion

Question 47

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal bars?

Accepted Answer

Xylophone

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 48

What is the conductor's role in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

To lead and guide the musicians

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To play the loudest instrument

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To sing the main melody

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To write the music

Question 49

Which characteristic does NOT belong to wind instruments?

Accepted Answer

Played by plucking strings

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Produce sound by blowing air

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Have keys or valves for pitch control

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Made of wood or metal

Question 50

Which instrument plays a wide range of notes by pressing keys?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 51

Which string instrument is played with a bow?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Flute

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Saxophone

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Piano

Question 52

Why do we use different instrument groups in music?

Accepted Answer

To create a variety of sounds

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To make the music louder

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To make the music faster

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To make the music slower

Question 53

Which is the largest instrument in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

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Trumpet

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Violin

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Piano

Question 54

Which instrument makes sound by hitting strings with hammers?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Guitar

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Drums

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Violin

Question 55

What type of instrument is the human voice?

Accepted Answer

Vocal

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Percussion

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Woodwind

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String

Question 56

Which instrument is usually used to keep rhythm in music?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Answer

Trumpet

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Flute

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Cello

Question 57

Which instrument plays the lowest notes in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

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Oboe

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Bassoon

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Violin

Question 58

Which is a characteristic of brass instruments?

Accepted Answer

Played by blowing air

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Made of wood

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Have strings

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Produce sound by striking

Question 59

What is the name of the group of instruments played by bowing their strings?

Accepted Answer

String quartet

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Brass band

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Percussion ensemble

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Woodwind quintet

Question 60

Which of these instruments is NOT normally found in a symphony orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Electric guitar

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Violin

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Oboe

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Trumpet

Question 61

Which instrument is not part of the string family?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

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Violin

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Cello

Question 62

How do you play a plucked string instrument differently from a bowed string instrument? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Plucked instruments are played by strumming or picking the strings, while bowed instruments are played by rubbing the strings with a bow.

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Plucked instruments are smaller than bowed instruments.

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Bowed instruments have a wider range of notes than plucked instruments.

Question 63

Which instrument belongs to the woodwind family?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

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Violin

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Guitar

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Trumpet

Question 64

How has digital technology transformed the way we play and create music?

Accepted Answer

Digital technology has revolutionized music-making by introducing new instruments and expanding possibilities.

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Digital technology has only impacted recording and production, not instrument design.

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Digital technology has only made practicing and performing music easier.

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Digital technology has had no significant impact on how we play and create music.