Family Of Musical Instruments
We have been learning about different musical instrument and the family each instrument belongs to. This quiz will assess your knowledge of what we have learned in class. Read the question and chose the correct answer. Pick only 1 answer.
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Which family of instrument has the biggest number in the orchestra?
- A.
String Instruments
- B.
Brass Instruments
- C.
Keyboard Instrument
- D.
Woodwind Instruments
Correct Answer
A. String InstrumentsExplanation
String instruments have the biggest number in the orchestra because they typically have the largest section. This is because string instruments, such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, are essential for providing the foundation and harmonies in an orchestral performance. Additionally, string sections often have multiple players for each instrument, further contributing to their larger number in the orchestra compared to other instrument families.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which family of instrument does piano belong to?
- A.
String Instruments
- B.
Percussion Instruments
- C.
Keyboard Instruments
- D.
Woodwind Instruments
Correct Answer
C. Keyboard InstrumentsExplanation
The piano belongs to the family of keyboard instruments. This is because it is played by pressing keys on a keyboard, which in turn causes hammers to strike strings inside the instrument, producing sound. Unlike string instruments that produce sound by plucking or bowing strings directly, or percussion instruments that produce sound by striking or shaking, the piano's sound is generated through the mechanism of the keys and hammers. Therefore, it is classified as a keyboard instrument.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which instrument is the baby of the family in the string family of instruments?
- A.
Cello
- B.
Flute
- C.
Triangle
- D.
Violin
Correct Answer
D. ViolinExplanation
The violin is considered the "baby of the family" in the string family of instruments because it is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the group. It is often the first instrument that children learn to play and is commonly used in orchestras and ensembles. The cello, on the other hand, is larger and produces lower-pitched sounds. The flute and triangle are not part of the string family, making the violin the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which instrument sounds like a bird and which family does it belong to?
- A.
Piano, percussion
- B.
Piccolo, woodwind
- C.
Flute, keyboard
- D.
Triangle, percussion
Correct Answer
B. Piccolo, woodwindExplanation
The piccolo is an instrument that produces a high-pitched sound similar to that of a bird. It belongs to the woodwind family, which includes instruments that are played by blowing air through a mouthpiece or reed.Rate this question:
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These instruments are brass instruments? (They belong to the brass family of instruments)
- A.
Flute, piccolo, clarinet
- B.
Piano, guitar, trombone
- C.
Flute, triangle, drums
Correct Answer
A. Flute, piccolo, clarinetExplanation
The given instruments, flute, piccolo, and clarinet, are not brass instruments. They belong to the woodwind family of instruments. Brass instruments are typically made of brass and produce sound through vibrating lips or a reed, while woodwind instruments produce sound by blowing air across a mouthpiece or through a reed.Rate this question:
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