String Instruments in the Orchestra

Which section of the orchestra is the largest?

• Strings

• Woodwinds

• Percussion

• Brass

Which instrument is included in the string family but has a different shape?

• Violin

• Harp

• Cello

• Viola

How do string instruments create sound?

• By vibrating strings

• By hitting with a stick

• By blowing air

• By pressing keys

Which string instrument has the highest pitch?

• Viola

• Cello

• Violin

• Bass

What is the special role of the string instruments in the orchestra?

• They are the conductors

• They are the singers

• They are the rhythm makers

• They are the loudest

Which string instrument is known for being cool and laid back?

• Cello

• Bass

• Viola

• Violin

How many strings does a harp have?

• 12

• 4

• 47

• 88

What is this called?

• Whip

• String

• Bow

• Baton

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

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

• Violin

• Cello

• Viola

• Double Bass