Instrument Sounds Quiz

Which family does the flute belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• String

• Percussion

What is the primary material used in the construction of most traditional string instruments?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Brass

• Silver

Which of these instruments uses a reed to produce sound?

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Flute

The sound of which instrument is produced by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece?

• Trombone

• Guitar

• Piano

• Oboe

Which string instrument is played with a bow?

• Guitar

• Harp

• Violin

• Ukulele

What characteristic sound does a saxophone have?

• Bright and piercing

• Soft and mellow

• Rich and reedy

• Loud and brassy

Which of these is NOT a brass instrument?

• French horn

• Trombone

• Clarinet

• Tuba

The piano is considered part of which instrument family?

• String

• Percussion

• Brass

• Woodwind

Which woodwind instrument is held sideways when played?

• Clarinet

• Flute

• Oboe

• Bassoon

What makes the sound of a violin different from a guitar?

• The violin uses electricity to amplify its sound.

• The guitar is played with a bow.

• The violin is played with a bow, while the guitar is usually plucked or strummed.

• The guitar uses reeds to produce sound.