Percussion Instruments Quiz

What do percussion instruments add to music?

• Silence

• Rhythm and excitement

• Melody

• Harmony

In what types of music are percussion instruments found?

• Only classical music

• Only jazz music

• Many types of music around the world

• Only rock music

What is a common characteristic of percussion instruments?

• They are all made of wood

• They make sound when struck, shaken, or scraped

• They are all string instruments

• They are all wind instruments

Which instrument is played by striking with a mallet?

• Flute

• Xylophone

• Violin

• Trumpet

Which of these instruments can be played with sticks?

• Harp

• Drum

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

Which of the following is a percussion instrument that can be shaken?

• Violin

• Tambourine

• Piano

• Trumpet

Which percussion instrument is often used in orchestras for its clear, ringing sound?

• Flute

• Triangle

• Cello

• Oboe

What creates sound waves in percussion instruments?

• Vibration

• Air pressure

• Electricity

• Light

What affects the pitch of a percussion instrument?

• Color and texture

• Size and shape

• Temperature and humidity

• Speed and distance

Which of the following is NOT a factor in how percussion instruments work?

• Vibration

• Material type

• Striking force

• Color