Orchestra and Instrument Families Quiz

What is the origin of the word 'orchestra'?

• A place for singing

• A place for dancing

• A place for playing

• A place for listening

Which instrument is NOT part of the string family?

• Flute

• Violin

• Double Bass

• Harp

What is the technique called when a string player plucks the strings with their fingers?

• Staccato

• Legato

• Pizzicato

• Arco

Which of the following is a woodwind instrument?

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Tuba

• Clarinet

What material were woodwind instruments traditionally made from?

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

Which brass instrument uses a slide instead of valves?

• French Horn

• Trombone

• Trumpet

• Tuba

How does a musician produce sound on a brass instrument?

• Hitting with a mallet

• Blowing across a reed

• Plucking strings

• Buzzing lips against a mouthpiece

Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument?

• Xylophone

• Snare Drum

• Timpani

• Oboe

What is the role of a conductor in an orchestra?

• To compose the music

• To tune the instruments

• To lead the musicians and keep time

• To play the loudest instrument

Which instrument family does the xylophone belong to?

• Percussion

• Brass

• Woodwind

• String