String Family

What are two ways you can make sounds on a String instrument?

• Plucking the strings

• Shaking the instrument

• Bowing the strings

• Blowing air onto the strings

Check the boxes for the instruments in the String Family.

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What is the name of the instrument on the right?

• viola
• cello
• double bass
• violin

What is the name of this String instrument?

• Guitar

• Violin

• Viola

• Harp

What instrument family does the violin belong to?

• The String Family

• The Brass Family

• The Woodwind Family

Is this a string instrument?

• No
• Yes

Which of the following plays the highest notes?

• Viola

• Violin

• Bass

• Cello

Is this a string instrument?

• No
• Yes

Is this a String instrument?

• Yes

• No

Which String instrument is played standing up because it is so large?

• Guitar

• Violin

• Harp

• Double Bass