String Instruments

What vibrates on a String Instrument to create sound?

• the strings

• the body

• the tuning pegs

• the mouthpiece

What part of a string instrument makes it louder

• the body

• the strings

• the tuning pegs

• the mouthpiece

How are the strings attached to a lyre?

• Between the crosspiece and the body

• glue

• tape

• magic

On a harp, shorter strings make _______ pitches.

• Higher

• Lower

What type of harps were used in ancient egypt?

• arched

• triangular

• square

• octagonal

How long are the strings of a zither?

• the same length as the soundboard

• 7 feet

• 2 inches

• a mile

How do you play a dulcimer?

• Hammers

• fingers

• bow

• pick

What does a lute have that other string instruments don't?

• Neck

• Body

• Strings

• Bridge

What type of string instruments are violins?

• Lute

• Harp

• Lyre

• Zither

How do you play a violin?

• With a bow

• Hitting it

• Blowing on it

• Buzzing on the mouthpiece