History of Stringed Instruments

Front

What amplifies the sound in a string instrument?

Back

The Hollow Body

Front

The cello has always had an end pin.

Back

False

Front

The cello gained an end pin because Servais was too _____________ to hold it between his legs.

Back

fat

Front

Which instrument most closely matches the human voice? Options: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar

Back

Cello

Front

The cello, which is much bigger than the violin and viola, is a heavy instrument.

Back

They only weigh around 6 pounds on average.

Front

All string instruments produce sound in about the same way.

Back

True

Front

The string bass is tuned the same as the other instruments.

Back

False

Front

Out of the string instruments, which instrument is the largest? Options: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Back

Bass

Front

How many types of bows do we have for the bass?

Back

2

Front

The most common size of bass is the ______________.

Back

3/4 size