Musical Instruments Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument?

• Violin

• Flute

• Cello

• Harp

How many strings does a standard violin have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which woodwind instrument uses a double reed?

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Oboe

• Saxophone

What is the highest pitched brass instrument?

• Trombone

• Trumpet

• Tuba

• French Horn

Which percussion instrument is played by shaking?

• Drum

• Xylophone

• Maracas

• Cymbals

What distinguishes a viola from a violin?

• The viola is played with a bow, while the violin is not.

• The viola has a lower pitch range than the violin.

• The violin has more strings than the viola.

• The violin is larger than the viola.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of woodwind instruments?

• They are typically made of brass.

• They produce sound when air is blown across a reed.

• They have strings that are plucked or bowed.

• They are primarily percussion instruments.

What is the main material used in the construction of brass instruments?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Brass

• Silver

Which percussion instrument is also known as a thumb piano?

• Djembe

• Kalimba

• Bongos

• Timpani

The saxophone is a part of which instrument family?

• String

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion