Instrument Parts Quiz

Which part of a flute is used to produce sound by blowing air across it?

• Reed

• Mouthpiece

• valve

• Bell

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the name of the part of a violin that supports the strings and transmits their vibrations to the body of the instrument?

• Bridge

• Tuning peg

• Fingerboard

• Tailpiece

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which part of a trumpet is used to redirect air and change the pitch?

• Bell

• Valves

• Mouthpiece

• Slide

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the part of a drum that is struck to produce sound.

• Shell

• Snare

• Drumhead

• Rim

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How do the keys on a clarinet help in change the pitch of the notes.

• They change the airflow

• They tighten and loosen strings

• they change how tight the drumhead is

• They change the shape of the bell

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the bow used for in playing a violin.

• to Pluck the strings

• to make the strings tighter

• to draw across the strings to make sound

• to tune the strings

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the slide on a trombone affect the sound produced?

• It changes the volume

• It changes the pitch

• It doesn't change the sound

• It changes the shape of the mouthpiece

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the same about woodwind and brass instruments?

• They don't have anything in common

• They both make sound by blowing air into them.

• They all use valves

• They use the same mouthpiece

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DOK Level 1: Recall

All woodwinds use a reed.

• True

• False

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which string instrument is fretted.

• Violin

• Guitar

• Bass

• Cello

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DOK Level 1: Recall