Instruments of the Orchestra Quiz

What are the four main families of instruments in an orchestra?

• Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion

• Guitar, Piano, Drums, Flute

• Violin, Trumpet, Clarinet, Xylophone

• Cello, Trombone, Snare Drum, Gong

Which instrument is the smallest in the string family and plays the highest pitch?

• Viola

• Cello

• Violin

• Double Bass

What is the material used to make the flute?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

• Glass

Which woodwind instrument has a double reed and produces a nasal or 'reedy' quality sound?

• Clarinet

• Oboe

• Flute

• Bassoon

Which brass instrument is the smallest and plays the highest pitch?

• Horn

• Trombone

• Tuba

• Trumpet

What is the main characteristic of the horn instrument when played softly?

• Powerful sound

• Smooth and rounded sound

• Majestic sound

• Bright sound

Which percussion instrument consists of metal tubes of different lengths and produces a bell-like sound?

• Tubular Bells

• Snare Drum

• Gong

• Bass Drum

What type of percussion instrument can play different pitches or notes?

• Kettledrums

• Bass Drum

• Cymbals

• Xylophone

What is the main characteristic of the tuba instrument when played softly?

• Gentle and soft sound

• Soft and less brilliant sound

• Warm sound

• Round and hearty sound

What is the purpose of using a mute in a trumpet?

• To play fast passages with ease

• To play the lowest notes

• To produce a nasal sound

• To soften the sound