String Family Flashcard

Front

TRUE or FALSE: All instruments in the strings family have strings on them.

Back

TRUE

Front

This instrument is the smallest and highest pitched in the strings family.

Back

Violin

Front

This instrument is played just like the violin, but it's a bit bigger and lower in pitch.

Back

Viola

Front

This stringed instrument is played sitting down and has a warm, mellow sound.

Back

Cello

Front

This 6-foot tall stringed instrument is usually played standing up, and can play very low pitches

Back

Double Bass

Front

This large instrument has about 50 strings, pedals, and the player uses both hands to pluck the strings.

Back

Harp

Front

The ___________ is used on every stringed instrument in the orchestra, except the harp. Dragging it across the strings creates the sound.

Back

Bow

Front

Which instrument is NOT in the string family? Violin, Piano, Ukulele, Trombone

Back

Trombone

Front

This instrument is part of the string AND percussion family. You have to press a key down which will cause a hammer to strike a string.

Back

Piano

Front

This instrument has 6 strings that can be plucked or strummed.

Back

Guitar