String instruments

Which is the highest string instrument?

• violin

• viola

• 'cello

• double bass

How many strings does a violin have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

How is a viola different to a violin?

• It has more strings.

• It is smaller.

• It is larger.

• It has fewer strings.

What is pizzicato?

• Plucking the strings.

• Bouncing the bow on the strings.

• Playing really loudly.

• Bowing the strings.

How does a harpist get sounds from a harp?

• They use a bow.

• They use a plectrum.

• They hit the strings.

• They pluck the strings with their fingers.

Which is the lowest string instrument?

• Violin

• Viola

• 'Cello

• Double bass

What happens when a harpist plays glissando?

• The pluck the strings individually.

• They sweep their finger or thumb across the strings.

• They use a bow

• They use their fingernails.

There are two sections of violins in an orchestra. What are they called?

• High and low violins

• Left and right violins

• 1st and 2nd violins

• Good and bad violins

A bow is made from wood and what?

• Human hair

• Cat hair

• Horse hair

• Long sheep wool

What are the best harp strings made from?

• Sheep gut

• Cow gut

• Pig gut

• Cat gut