WorksheetsPercussion Instruments Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a percussion instrument?
An instrument that is blown into
An instrument that is plucked
An instrument that produces sound by being struck or shaken
An instrument that uses a bow
Where are percussion instruments typically located in an orchestra?
At the front
In the middle
At the back
On the sides
Which of the following is an example of a pitched percussion instrument?
Bass drum
Snare drum
Timpani
Tambourine
How are chimes played?
By shaking
By striking with a mallet
By blowing into them
By plucking
What is unique about the marimba compared to the xylophone?
It is smaller
It has metal bars
It has softer mallet heads
It is played with a bow
What is the main purpose of the damper pedal when playing chimes?
To increase volume
To control the length of the sound
To change pitch
To mute the instrument
The vibraphone has which feature that adds a vibrato effect?
A wooden frame
A rotating disc
A dampening pedal
A resonator tube
What material are castanets typically made from?
Metal
Plastic
Wood
Glass
How is the bass drum played?
By striking with a mallet
By shaking it
By hitting with sticks that have large soft heads
By blowing into it
Which instrument is known for its delicate bell-like tone?
Timpani
Celesta
Marimba
Xylophone
