Violin and Its Parts Assessment

What type of musical instrument is the violin?

• Percussion

• String

• Wind

• Brass

How many strings does a standard violin have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The strings of the violin are usually made of __________.

• Plastic

• Nylon

• Gut, steel, or synthetic material

• Rubber

What do you use to play the violin?

• Drumsticks

• Bow

• Pick

• Mallet

The bow is made of wood and __________.

• Rubber bands

• Horsehair

• Steel wire

• Cotton thread

What is the top part of the violin called?

• Neck

• Scroll

• Bridge

• Pegbox

The small wooden piece that supports the strings above the body is called the __________.

• Bridge

• Peg

• Chin rest

• Fret

Which part of the violin do you rest on your shoulder?

• Pegbox

• Body

• Tailpiece

• Scroll

What is the function of the tuning pegs?

• To hold the strings tight and tune them

• To decorate the violin

• To play rhythms

• To clean the strings

The long thin part that connects the body and scroll is called the __________.

• Bridge

• Neck

• Tailpiece

• Fingerboard