PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT QUIZ - October 2024

What is an orchestra?

(a)  

The person who directs an orchestra is called a

• band director

• musician

• conductor

• lead director

The piano was invented in the counry of

• Germany

• Spain

• France

• Italy

Why is the piano considered a percussion instrument?

(a)  

The piano was invented around the year

• 1775

• 1800

• 1750

• 1700

The claves are made out of

• wood

• aluminium

• steel

• plastic

Another name for the bass drum is the

• side drum

• square drum

• kick drum

• bass beat

The image shown is a

• conga drum

• bass drum

• djembe

• hand drum

Cymbals are round discs made of ____________ and are _____________ in shape.

• plastic, circular

• metal, rectangular

• metal, circular

• plastic, rectangular

Identify the instrument shown.

• bongos

• bass drum

• xylophone

• maracas