The String Family

The String family got its name because....

• the instruments are made of sting

• they are cool

• the sound is made by the strings

• you pluck the strings

The smallest instrument is....

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin

• Double Bass

You sit down to play...

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

The largest string instrument is....

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

You play a string instrument with a....

• Stick

• Hair

• Banana

• Bow

Smaller instruments are...

• Louder

• Lower

• Higher

• Quieter

Bigger instruments are....

• Lower

• Cooler

• Higher

• Easier

The bow is made from wood and

• horse hair

• human hair

• cat hair

• dog hair

Another instrument that is part of the string family is...

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Harp

• Timpani

The leader of the orchestra is usually the principal

• Violin player

• Viola player

• Cello player

• Double Bass player