WorksheetsString instruments
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which is the highest string instrument?
violin
viola
'cello
double bass
How many strings does a violin have?
3
4
5
6
How is a viola different to a violin?
It has more strings.
It is smaller.
It is larger.
It has fewer strings.
What is pizzicato?
Plucking the strings.
Bouncing the bow on the strings.
Playing really loudly.
Bowing the strings.
How does a harpist get sounds from a harp?
They use a bow.
They use a plectrum.
They hit the strings.
They pluck the strings with their fingers.
Which is the lowest string instrument?
Violin
Viola
'Cello
Double bass
What happens when a harpist plays glissando?
The pluck the strings individually.
They sweep their finger or thumb across the strings.
They use a bow
They use their fingernails.
There are two sections of violins in an orchestra. What are they called?
High and low violins
Left and right violins
1st and 2nd violins
Good and bad violins
A bow is made from wood and what?
Human hair
Cat hair
Horse hair
Long sheep wool
What are the best harp strings made from?
Sheep gut
Cow gut
Pig gut
Cat gut
If you could learn any orchestral string instrument, what would it be?
Violin
Viola
'Cello
Double bass
Harp
