String Instruments

Which group of instruments belongs in the string family?

• Timpani, Cymbal, Snare drum, Xylophone

• Violin, Cello, Double Bass

• Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon

• Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba

Which of the following string instruments has the highest pitch?

• Double Bass

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin

How many strings does a violin have?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 6

What other string instrument is commonly found in the orchestra and has 47 strings?

• Ukulele

• Harp

• Mandolin

• Guitar

Which is the lowest pitch instrument out of this group?

• Cello

• Viola

• Double Bass

• Violin

What two technique do we use to make a sound on the violin?

• plucking and sticking

• plucking and bowing

• pedaling and bowing

This instrument is played just like the violin, but it's a bit bigger and lower in pitch.

• Double Bass

• Viola

• Cello

• Violin

What is the name of this string instrument?

• Cello

• Violin

• Double Bass

• Viola