Musical Instrument Family Quiz

What instrument family does the violin belong to?

• String

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

Name two other instruments that belong to the string instrument family.

• Piano

• Violin, Cello

• Flute

• Trumpet

What is the main material used to make strings for string instruments?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal or synthetic materials

Name three woodwind instruments.

• Guitar, Piano, Violin

• Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone

• Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba

• Drums, Cymbals, Xylophone

Which woodwind instrument is known for its reed?

• Flute

• Trombone

• Piano

• Clarinet

What is the largest instrument in the brass family?

• Tuba

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

• Flute

Name two brass instruments commonly used in marching bands.

• tuba and French horn

• saxophone and oboe

• trumpet and trombone

• flute and clarinet

What are the two main types of percussion instruments?

• Woodwinds and Brass

• Strings and Keyboards

• Aerophones and Chordophones

• Membranophones and Idiophones

Which percussion instrument produces sound by being struck with a mallet?

• Xylophone

• Trombone

• Flute

• Accordion

Name a percussion instrument that is often used in orchestras.

• Timpani

• Violin

• Flute

• Guitar