Instruments Quiz

1. The bassoon is a member of which family?

• Brass
• Percussion
• Woodwind
• String

2. Mr. Nazario plays the tuba. Which family does the tuba belong to?

• Woodwind
• Brass
• Percussion
• String

3. The piano can be considered what type of instrument?

• String & Percussion
• Brass
• Woodwind
• Timpani

4. How many strings does a guitar typically have?

• 3
• 5
• 6
• 7

5. Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument?

• Bass drum
• Triangle
• Xylophone
• Piccolo

6. A musical instrument is any device that can produce a musical _______?

• sound
• instrument
• composer
• note

7. True or False: Peter and the Wolf is a symphonic fairy tale for children. The orchestra illustrates it by using different instruments to play a “theme” that represents each character in the story.

• True
• False

8. Which of the following is an example of a string instrument?

• Violin
• Clarinet
• Tuba
• Tambourine

9. True/False: Stringed instruments are the oldest instruments, dating back to before 6000 BC.

• True
• False

10. The flute, piccolo, and alto sax are all members of which family?

• Brass
• Woodwind
• Percussion
• String