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WorksheetsHistory of Stringed Instruments
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 12mins
What amplifies the sound in a string instrument?
The Sound Post
The Hollow Body
The Bow
The Musician
The Strings
The cello evolved from the _______________.
Viola da braccio
Viola da gamba
The cello has always had an end pin.
True
False
The cello gained an end pin because Servais was too (a) to hold it between his legs.
Which instrument most closely matches the human voice?
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Guitar
The cello, which is much bigger than the violin and viola, is a heavy instrument.
True--They weigh about 12 pounds on average.
False--They only weigh around 6 pounds on average.
All string instruments produce sound in about the same way.
True
False
What are some of the other names of the bass?
Double Bass
Contrabass
Bass Fiddle
All of the above
The string bass is tuned the same as the other instruments.
True
False
Out of the string instruments, which instrument is the largest?
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
How many types of bows do we have for the bass?
1
2
3
4
The most common size of bass is the ______________.
4/4 or Full Size
3/4 size
1/2 size
none of the above
The bow has how many horse hairs?
One bow=one hair
50
175
500
250
The violin consists of over (a) pieces of wood.
You can burn 170 calories per hour by playing a stringed instrument.
True
False
The strings were originally made out of what?
Nylon
Sheep Gut
Steel
Horse hair
hardened vine from a tree and thinned down
The violin did not have a ______________ until it was invented in 1820 by Louis Spohr.
Purfling
Shoulder Rest
Chin Rest
Strings
bow
what instrument is this ?
guitar
viola
violin
cello
What is this called?
Whip
String
Bow
Baton
This is a string instrument
True
False
What instrument is shown in the picture?
Violin
Double bass
Harp
Cello
What string instrument is the man playing?
Violin
Viola
Guitar
What string instrument is she playing?
Violin
Cello
What is the name of the instrument being played by the man?
Cello
Bass
Which part of the cello supports it on the floor?
Bridge
Tailpiece
End pin
Scroll
Which string instrument is the smallest in size?
Cello
Viola
Bass
Violin
What material is commonly used for modern string instrument bows?
Glass
Plastic
Metal
Wood
