Inside the Luray Caverns, the world's largest musical instrument

Inside the Luray Caverns, the world's largest musical instrument

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Interactive Video

Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the Stalag Pipe Organ in Luray Caverns, VA, highlighting its unique features. The organ is the world's largest musical instrument, covering 3.5 acres. It produces gentle, peaceful sounds through electrical pulses that strike stalactites. This one-of-a-kind instrument offers a unique and beautiful musical experience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial experience described when playing the Stalag Pipe organ?

A loud and overwhelming sensation

A challenging and complex process

A simple and mechanical task

An immersive and harmonious experience

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Stalag Pipe organ produce sound?

By sending electrical pulses to mallets

By striking strings with hammers

By vibrating metal plates

By blowing air through pipes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a key is pressed on the Stalag Pipe organ?

A string is plucked

A mallet strikes a stalactite

A drum is hit

A bell is rung

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the coverage area of the Strikers in the Stalag Pipe organ?

5 acres

3 1/2 acres

2 acres

1 acre

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Stalag Pipe organ unique in the world?

It is the smallest musical instrument

It is made entirely of metal

It is the loudest instrument

It is the only one of its kind