Marimba Quiz

The Marimba bears a close resemblance to which instrument?

Big Pipes attached to the bottom of the marimba are called?

• PVC Pipes

• Ribbons

• Resonators

• Straws

You play the marimba with

• Sticks

• Hands

• Bamboo

• Mallets

The Marimba comes from______

• Western Africa

• Northern Africa

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Africa

What else is Africa famous for?

The word Marimba comes from the African Language ____

• IGBO

• ZULU

• SHONA

• BANTU

How did the Marimba reach countries like Mexico?

Who makes the most expensive Marimba?

• An Indian Company

• A Chinese Company

• An American Company

• A Japenese Company

Answer explanation

Japanese Company - Yamaha

Pick out 2 parts of the Marimba

• Hammer

• Resonator Pipes

• Legs

• Keyboard

• Strings

The oldest Marimba Look-a-like comes from?

• Mexico

• Africa

• Southern Africa

• Vietnam