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Exploring Orchestra Instrument Families

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following instruments is a woodwind instrument?

a)

Trumpet

b)

Flute

c)

Violin

d)

Drum

2.

Which characteristic is common to all brass instruments?

a)

They have strings.

b)

They are played with a bow.

c)

They have a mouthpiece.

d)

They are struck with a mallet.

3.

Which family does the cello belong to?

a)

Woodwind

b)

Brass

c)

String

d)

Percussion

4.

Which of the following is an example of a percussion instrument?

a)

Clarinet

b)

Trombone

c)

Violin

d)

Snare Drum

5.

Where do the string instruments typically sit in an orchestra?

a)

In the back

b)

In the front

c)

On the left side

d)

On the right side

6.

Which of the following instruments is NOT a woodwind instrument?

a)

Oboe

b)

Saxophone

c)

Tuba

d)

Bassoon

7.

What is a common feature of string instruments?

a)

They are made of brass.

b)

They have reeds.

c)

They have strings that can be plucked or bowed.

d)

They are played by striking with sticks.

8.

Which instrument is part of the brass family?

a)

Flute

b)

Trumpet

c)

Cello

d)

Xylophone

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of woodwind instruments?

a)

They are always made of wood.

b)

They use a reed or air to produce sound.

c)

They have valves.

d)

They are played with a bow.

10.

Which instrument is typically found in the percussion section of an orchestra?

a)

Violin

b)

Trombone

c)

Timpani

d)

Clarinet

11.

Which family does the viola belong to?

a)

Woodwind

b)

Brass

c)

String

d)

Percussion

12.

Which of the following instruments is a brass instrument?

a)

Oboe

b)

French Horn

c)

Harp

d)

Marimba

13.

Which instrument is NOT part of the string family?

a)

Violin

b)

Cello

c)

Bassoon

d)

Viola

14.

Where do the percussion instruments typically sit in an orchestra?

a)

In the front

b)

In the middle

c)

In the back

d)

On the left side

15.

Which of the following is a woodwind instrument?

a)

Trombone

b)

Clarinet

c)

Violin

d)

Timpani