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String Instruments

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What vibrates on a String Instrument to create sound?

a)

the strings

b)

the body

c)

the tuning pegs

d)

the mouthpiece

2.

What part of a string instrument makes it louder

a)

the body

b)

the strings

c)

the tuning pegs

d)

the mouthpiece

3.

How are the strings attached to a lyre?

a)

Between the crosspiece and the body

b)

glue

c)

tape

d)

magic

4.

On a harp, shorter strings make _______ pitches.

a)

Higher

b)

Lower

5.

What type of harps were used in ancient egypt?

a)

arched

b)

triangular

c)

square

d)

octagonal

6.

How long are the strings of a zither?

a)

the same length as the soundboard

b)

7 feet

c)

2 inches

d)

a mile

7.

How do you play a dulcimer?

a)

Hammers

b)

fingers

c)

bow

d)

pick

8.

What does a lute have that other string instruments don't?

a)

Neck

b)

Body

c)

Strings

d)

Bridge

9.

What type of string instruments are violins?

a)

Lute

b)

Harp

c)

Lyre

d)

Zither

10.

How do you play a violin?

a)

With a bow

b)

Hitting it

c)

Blowing on it

d)

Buzzing on the mouthpiece

11.

What makes an electric guitar louder?

a)

an amplifier

b)

its hollow body

c)

magic

d)

playing harder

12.

Which instrument family is not part of middle or high school bands?

a)

String

b)

Brass

c)

Woodwind

d)

Percussion