String Instruments

What are string instruments?

• String instruments are instruments that have strings pulled tightly across an area, and typically have a body that helps the sound resonate louder.

• String instruments are wind instruments that produce sound by air vibration.

• String instruments are percussion instruments that produce sound by being struck.

• String instruments are electronic devices that generate sound through circuits.

How do string instruments make sound?

• String instruments make sound when the player causes the strings of the instrument to vibrate.

• String instruments make sound when air passes through them.

• String instruments make sound when they are struck with a mallet.

• String instruments make sound when they are shaken.

What are two ways players can cause the strings of a string instrument to vibrate?

• Players can pluck the strings or drag a bow across the strings to cause them to vibrate.

• Players can blow air across the strings or press keys to cause them to vibrate.

• Players can hit the strings with a mallet or shake the instrument to cause them to vibrate.

• Players can use a foot pedal or wave their hand over the strings to cause them to vibrate.

What is the range of string instruments?

• The range of all string instruments is very vast. Some can play extremely high, some extremely low, and some can play both high and low.

• All string instruments have the same range, which is limited to mid-range notes.

• String instruments can only play high notes and cannot produce low sounds.

• String instruments are limited to low notes and cannot reach high pitches.

What is used to pluck a string instrument?

• A) Bow

• B) Pick

• C) Stick

• D) Hammer

What is the range of the violin?

• High

• Low

• Medium

• Very High

How many strings does a violin have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the range of the viola?

• High

• Low

• Medium

• Very High

How many strings does a viola have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which instruments are typically found in a string quartet?

• Two violins, one viola, one cello

• One violin, two violas, one cello

• Two violins, two cellos

• One violin, one viola, two cellos