String Orchestra Knowledge

What is the value of a whole note?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Which note value is equivalent to two half notes?

• two whole notes

• four quarter notes

• sixteen sixteenth notes

• eight eighth notes

What is the proper left hand posture for playing a string instrument?

• Keeping the wrist straight, fingers straight, and the thumb positioned on the body of the instrument.

• Keeping the wrist bent, fingers flat, and the thumb positioned on the strings.

• Bending the wrist, fingers straight, and the thumb positioned on top of the neck.

• Keeping the wrist straight, fingers curved, and the thumb positioned behind the neck for support.

What is the proper right hand posture for playing a string instrument?

• Rest the thumb on top of the fingerboard.

• Hold the hand in a relaxed and curved position, with the fingers slightly rounded and the thumb resting on the side of the fingerboard or the back of the neck.

• Hold the hand in a straight position with the fingers flat on the fingerboard.

• Keep the hand tense and rigid while playing.

Which instrument is the highest-pitched in the string orchestra?

• violin

• cello

• double bass

• viola

Which instrument is the lowest-pitched in the string orchestra?

• violin

• cello

• double bass

• viola

What is the standard tuning for a violin?

• G-D-A-E

• E-A-D-G

• A-E-D-G

• C-G-D-A

What is the standard tuning for a viola?

• E-A-D-G

• G-D-A-E

• C-F-Bb-Eb

• C-G-D-A

What is the standard tuning for a cello?

• E-A-D-G

• B-E-A-D

• F-C-G-D

• C-G-D-A

Which instrument is played with a bow?

• violin

• guitar

• piano

• trumpet