Violin Quiz

What is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the violin family?

• Viola

• Cello

• Double bass

• Violin

How many strings does a violin typically have?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the term for plucking the strings of a violin with the fingers?

• Pizzicato

• Arco

• Vibrato

• Legato

Which musical genre is the violin most prominent in?

• Rock music

• Country music

• Jazz

• Classical music

What type of wood is commonly used to make the top of a violin?

• Maple

• Ebony

• Spruce

• Mahogany

What is the purpose of the sound post in a violin?

• To anchor the strings

• To support the bridge

• To adjust the pitch

• To amplify the sound

Which family of violin makers are particularly prized by violinists and collectors?

• Amati

• Stradivari

• Guarneri

• All of the above

What is the name of the oldest surviving violin?

• The Charles IX

• The Lady Blunt

• The Messiah

• The Gasparo da Salò

What is the material commonly used for the fingerboard of a violin?

• Maple

• Ebony

• Rosewood

• Birch

What is the purpose of fine tuners on a violin?

• To adjust the volume

• To change the strings

• To change the pitch

• To hold the strings