Violin and Cello Quiz

Which instrument is held between the knees when played?

• cello

• viola

• violin

• double bass

Which instrument plays higher pitches?

• Cello

• Violin

• Viola

• Bassoon

How many strings do a cello and violin typically have?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

Which family of instruments do both the cello and violin belong to?

• Woodwind

• Percussion

• Brass

• String

What is rosin used for in string instrument playing?

• To clean the fingerboard

• To decorate the instrument

• To tune the strings

• To help the bow grip the strings

What do you call the curved wooden stick used to play both the cello and violin?

• Slide

• Bow

• Pick

• Baton

Which instrument is more commonly used to play the melody in orchestral music?

• Cello

• Bass

• Timpani

• Violin

What are the tuning notes of a violin from lowest to highest string?

• C-G-D-A

• G-D-A-E

• A-D-G-C

• E-A-D-G

What are pegs used for on string instruments like violin and cello?

• To rest on the floor

• To tune the strings

• To hold the bow

• To attach the bridge

Which instrument is played while seated with the instrument resting on the floor?

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Cello