Instruments of the Orchestra - Strings

What instrument is this?

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

How many different instruments are in the Strings section of the orchestra?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

What is the meaning of the word 'Arco'?

• Pluck the string

• Bow the string

• Don't play

• Play long notes

What is the Italian word used to describe 'plucking the strings'?

• Pizzicato

• Pizzimato

• Parmesano

• Pedalo

Label the 'Bow' and the 'Tuning Keys'

The instrument that sits directly in front of the conductor is called the (a)  

What is the definition of 'Timbre'?

• What an instrument is made from

• character or quality of a musical sound or voice

• The size of an instrument

• The age of an instrument

Name the instruments from the string section of the orchestra.

Label the string instruments only

Give three different words to describe the TIMBRE of a Cello