Orchestra String Instruments Quiz

Which family of instruments is the largest in the orchestra?

• Percussion

• Brass

• Strings

• Woodwind

What is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the string family?

• Double Bass

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

How is the violin played?

• With fingers only

• Using a bow or plucking

• With a mallet

• Blowing air

What technique is used to play the violin without a bow?

• Arco

• Pizzicato

• Staccato

• Legato

What is the term for playing a string instrument by plucking the strings?

• Vibrato

• Pizzicato

• Arco

• Glissando

Which instrument is slightly larger than the violin?

• Double Bass

• Harp

• Viola

• Cello

Which instrument is known for its dark, rich tone?

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

What is unique about the way a cello is played compared to the violin?

• It rests between the knees

• It is played standing up

• It uses electronic amplification

• It is played with the mouth

Which instrument is positioned between the knees to play?

• Double Bass

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin

Which string instrument is the largest and has the lowest pitch?

• Double Bass

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin