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WorksheetsStrings Family Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
TRUE or FALSE: There are 5 instruments in the STRINGS family.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: All instruments in the strings family have strings on them.
TRUE
FALSE
Name two ways you can make sounds on a stringed instrument (Pick 2 answers).
Plucking the strings
Shaking the instrument
Bowing the strings
Blowing air onto the strings
This instrument is the smallest and highest pitched in the strings family.
viola
violin
cello
double bass
harp
This instrument is played just like the violin, but it's a bit larger and lower in pitch.
violin
cello
double bass
viola
harp
This stringed instrument is played sitting down and has a warm, mellow sound.
cello
double bass
viola
violin
harp
This 6-foot tall stringed instrument is usually played standing up, and can play very low pitches.
double bass
cello
violin
viola
harp
This large instrument has 47 strings, 7 foot pedals, and the player uses both hands to pluck the strings.
violin
viola
cello
harp
double bass
The _______ is used on every stringed instrument in the orchestra, except the harp. Dragging it across the strings creates the sound.
bow
pick
mouthpiece
baton
The conductor might wave a _______ to help him/her keep the musicians playing together.
stick
bow
baton
music stand
