Music Theory Intro Quiz

Name this part of the instrument:

• Bridge

• Scroll

• F-Holes

• Body

How many strings are on a violin/viola?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 3

Name this part of the instrument:

• Shoulder

• Chin Rest

• Fine Tuners

• Tail Piece

Name this part of the instrument:

• Scroll

• Clef

• String

• Bridge

Which of these is NOT necessary to do when getting ready to play?

• Tightening the bow

• Cleaning the instrument

• Tuning your instrument

• Putting rosin on your bow

On sheet music, what Latin term tells you to return to bowing from plucking?

• Crescendo

• Pizzicato

• Arco

• Staccato

Which of the following strings does a violin NOT have?

• A-String

• C-String

• G-String

• E-String

On the bow, what is the bow hair made of (most of the time)?

• Horsehair

• Metal

• Nylon/Synthetic

• Plastic

What are the main strings of a violin?

• O, Q, P, S, A, L, Z

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G

• F, M, Z

• G, D, A, E

There are two funny shaped holes in your violin/viola. What are these called?

• Vibrate Holes

• S-Holes

• F-Holes

• Yeomusical Holes