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Music Theory Intro Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name this part of the instrument:

a)

Bridge

b)

Scroll

c)

F-Holes

d)

Body

2.

How many strings are on a violin/viola?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

5

d)

3

3.

Name this part of the instrument:

a)

Shoulder

b)

Chin Rest

c)

Fine Tuners

d)

Tail Piece

4.

Name this part of the instrument:

a)

Scroll

b)

Clef

c)

String

d)

Bridge

5.

Which of these is NOT necessary to do when getting ready to play?

a)

Tightening the bow

b)

Cleaning the instrument

c)

Tuning your instrument

d)

Putting rosin on your bow

6.

On sheet music, what Latin term tells you to return to bowing from plucking?

a)

Crescendo

b)

Pizzicato

c)

Arco

d)

Staccato

7.

Which of the following strings does a violin NOT have?

a)

A-String

b)

C-String

c)

G-String

d)

E-String

8.

On the bow, what is the bow hair made of (most of the time)?

a)

Horsehair

b)

Metal

c)

Nylon/Synthetic

d)

Plastic

9.

What are the main strings of a violin?

a)

O, Q, P, S, A, L, Z

b)

A, B, C, D, E, F, G

c)

F, M, Z

d)

G, D, A, E

10.

There are two funny shaped holes in your violin/viola. What are these called?

a)

Vibrate Holes

b)

S-Holes

c)

F-Holes

d)

Yeomusical Holes

11.

What is the deepest note you can play on a viola?

a)

G

b)

C

c)

A

d)

D

12.

What do musicians apply on their bow hair before playing? Hint: this substance helps make music!

a)

Rosin

b)

Wax

c)

Oil

d)

Water

13.

What should you use to make your violin comfortable to play on your shoulder?

a)

Shoulder Bow

b)

Chin Rest

c)

Chin Comfort

d)

Shoulder Rest

14.

What instruments can you usually see in an orchestra? Hint: it's the four string instrument families!

a)

Flute, recorder, clarinet, oboe

b)

Harmonica, kazoo, bagpipes, banjo

c)

Violin, viola, cello, bass

d)

Trumpet, tuba, french horn, trombone

15.

Out of the following, what is your favorite instrument?

a)

Violin

b)

Trumpet

c)

Percussion

d)

Flute

e)

Other