Music Instruments and Their Characteristics

Front

How many strings do the violin, viola, cello and bass have?

Back

Four strings

Front

Is the tuba smaller or larger than the baritone/euphonium?

Back

Larger

Front

What is the MAIN difference between the electric guitar and bass guitar?

Back

The bass guitar sounds lower than the electric guitar.

Front

How does a harp player change the tuning of their harp strings?

Back

Using foot pedals or levers.

Front

What is the difference between the pitches of a piccolo and a flute?

Back

The piccolo sounds an octave higher than the flute.

Front

What types of reeds do the oboe and the bassoon have?

Back

Double reeds.

Front

What types of reeds do the clarinet and saxophones have?

Back

Single reeds.

Front

How long would a French Horn be if it wasn't curled up?

Back

12-13 feet long

Front

Which brass instrument is the largest in size?

Back

The tuba.

Front

What type of instrument are the marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone?

Back

Idiophones