Musical Instruments Families Quiz

What is the name of a string instrument that is played with a bow?

• Guitar

• Flute

• Violin

• Drums

Name two popular string instruments commonly used in orchestras.

• flute, clarinet

• trumpet, saxophone

• violin, cello

• drums, guitar

What is the difference between a violin and a viola?

• The violin is played with a bow, while the viola is played with fingers.

• The violin is larger and has a lower pitch, while the viola is smaller and has a higher pitch.

• The violin and viola are the same size and have the same pitch.

• The violin is smaller and has a higher pitch, while the viola is larger and has a lower pitch.

Name two woodwind instruments commonly used in jazz music.

• violin and cello

• flute and piccolo

• saxophone and clarinet

• trumpet and trombone

What is the main material used to make brass instruments?

• Copper

• Brass

• Steel

• Aluminum

Name two brass instruments commonly used in marching bands.

• saxophone and oboe

• tuba and French horn

• trumpet and trombone

• flute and clarinet

What is the main characteristic of percussion instruments?

• Produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped

• Produce sound by blowing air through them

• Produce sound by plucking the strings

• Produce sound by pressing keys or valves

Name two types of percussion instruments commonly used in rock bands.

• Drums and cymbals

• Violin and flute

• Guitar and piano

• Trombone and saxophone

Which percussion instrument is played by striking the keys with mallets?

• trumpet

• violin

• xylophone

• flute

What is the name of the percussion instrument that produces sound by shaking or striking?

• piano

• trumpet

• guitar

• drum