String Instruments - Ms. Claudia

Which is not a section of the orchestra?

• drum section

• string section

• woodwind section

• brass wind section

The string instruments produce its sound by,

• vibrating membrane

• vibrating air column

• vibrating voice

• vibrating strings

The string instruments are made out of,

• copper

• steel

• wood

• brass

The strings are made out of ________ , ________ or __________.

Who is generally known as the leader of the orchestra?

• a string player in the 1st Violin section

• a string player in the 2nd Violin section

• a player in the 1st and 2nd Violin section

• only the conductor

Pick the true statement.

• the string instruments can only be bowed

• the string instruments can be bowed and plucked

• only the violin can be plucked

• only the cello can be plucked

Who is the largest string instrument?

• violin

• viola

• cello

• contra bass

Which is the highest pitched string instrument?

What are the strings of the violin?

• E A D G

• G D A E

• A B C D

• F G A B

The _________ is called the “baby of the string family.”