Quiz on String Instruments

What is the primary way stringed instruments produce sound?

• By striking keys

• By using a drumstick

• By vibrating strings

• By blowing air

Which ancient civilization is known to have played the harp around 3000 BC?

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Chinese

What did Pythagoras discover about string lengths?

• They can create different instruments

• They can produce sounds in harmony

• They can only be played with a bow

• They are all the same length

Which of the following instruments is played by plucking?

• Violin

• Double Bass

• Cello

• Guitar

What is the bow made of in string instruments?

• Wood and metal

• Plastic and rubber

• A long stick with horse hair

• A flexible wire

Which type of music commonly features string instruments?

• Classical only

• Electronic only

• Jazz only

• Pop, country, and hip hop

What is one reason string instruments are popular in modern music?

• They are the easiest to play

• They can express a wide range of emotions

• They require no practice

• They are the loudest instruments

Which of the following is NOT a method of playing string instruments?

• Blowing

• Strumming

• Bow

• Plucking

What type of instrument is a sitar?

• A woodwind instrument

• A brass instrument

• A percussion instrument

• A string instrument

Which string instrument is commonly found in orchestras?

• Drum

• Flute

• Violin

• Trumpet