WorksheetsBarred Percussion Instruments Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What material are the bars of the glockenspiel typically made of?
Steel
Aluminum
Wood
Plastic
What are the two most frequently exchanged bars in barred percussion instruments?
C and G
F# and Bb
A and E
D# and F
What is a common error when holding a mallet?
Holding the mallet with the back of the hand down
Placing the index finger along the stick
Holding the handle toward the head of the stick
Using both hands simultaneously
What tool can be used for a gentle sound when producing a glissando on a glockenspiel?
A triangle beater
A fork-grip mallet
A knitting needle
A metal bar
What is the primary advantage of using a frame drum for preschool children?
It produces a loud and resonant sound.
It is lightweight and comes in various sizes.
It is suitable for professional players only.
It requires advanced techniques to play.
What happens when the drum head is tightened?
It produces lower sounds
It produces higher sounds
It becomes easier to store
It loses elasticity
What is the primary use of castanets in schools?
To produce a deep and mellow sound
To create a "roll" sound
To play complicated, fast rhythmic passages
To produce a warm, full sound
What is the sistrum, and how is it different from a tambourine?
A sistrum is a drum, while a tambourine is a string instrument
A sistrum is a rattle with pairs of jingles fastened to a handle, while a tambourine has a head
A sistrum is a wind instrument, while a tambourine is a percussion instrument
A sistrum is a bell, while a tambourine is a cymbal
Which Latin American instrument is a mixture of tubular woodblock and reco-reco?
Vibra slap
Wooden agogos
Cabaza
Cow bells
Which type of percussion instrument is the djembe?
Membranophone
Idiophone
Chordophone
Aerophone
The xylophone is a member of which instrument family?
Membranophone
Idiophone
Chordophone
Aerophone
Which of these is NOT a guideline for barred instrument playing technique?
Relaxed, loose posture
Arms and elbows should be pressed against the body
Strike the middle of the bar
Instrument height at the players elbow
Name this instrument.
Reco-reco
Metallophone
Resonator bars
Temple blocks
This is a Zungentrommel. It sounds similar to another instrument, but has more volume and depth to the sound. What instrument does it sound like?
Steel Drum
Timpani
Temple Blocks
Finger Cymbals
Which of the following instruments make the longest lasting sound when struck?
Glockenspiel
Metallophone
Xylophone
Contrabass Bars
