String Instruments Video Assignment

Which family of instruments is the largest in the orchestra?

• String

• Percussion

• Woodwind

• Brass

What is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the string family?

• Violin

• Cello

• Viola

• Double Bass

Where is the violin section typically located in the orchestra?

• In the middle

• On the right side

• On the left side

• In the back

What is the main difference between the violin and the viola?

• The viola has more strings

• The viola is larger and lower-pitched

• The viola is played with a different technique

• The viola is smaller and higher-pitched

Where does the viola section sit in the orchestra?

• On the right side

• On the left side

• In the middle

• In the front

What is another name for the cello?

• Violin

• Viola

• Violoncello

• Double Bass

How does a cellist typically play the cello?

• Sitting down with the cello between the knees

• Placing it on a table

• Standing up

• Holding it like a guitar

What is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument?

• Double Bass

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin

How is the harp different from other string instruments?

• It is the smallest string instrument

• It has the highest pitch

• It has a triangular shape and vertical strings

• It is played with a bow

Which instrument is considered both a string and percussion instrument?

• Violin

• Harp

• Piano

• Double Bass