Music 7: String & Percussion Families Test Review

Which of the following is classified as a STRING instrument?

• Oboe

• Violin

• Xylophone

• Trumpet

Which of the following string instruments is commonly played without a bow?

• Violin

• Guitar

• Cello

• Double Bass

What is the smallest member of the string family?

• Cello
• Double Bass
• Viola
• Violin

What is the most common material used to make the strings of string instruments?

• Steel
• Wood
• Plastic
• Glass

This instrument is played just like the violin, but it's a bit bigger and lower in pitch.

• Cello
• Viola
• Double Bass
• Guitar

Which of the following is a common technique used to produce sound on a string instrument?

• Hitting the string instrument

• Plucking the strings

• Shaking the string instrument

• Pressing the keys

Which of the following is a characteristic shared by Violin, Viola, Cello, and String Bass?

• They are played with a bow

• They are made of brass

• They use a mouthpiece

• They have a bell at the end of the instrument

Which one of these instruments is NOT in the string family?

• Viola
• Harp
• Trumpet
• Cello

What do you use to strike or hit percussion instruments to make a sound?

• Bow
• Reed
• Keys
• Sticks or Mallets

Which one of these percussion instruments is a PITCHED percussion instrument?

• Clarinet
• Cello
• Xylophone
• French horn