Percussion Instruments Quiz

What is a percussion instrument?

• An instrument that produces sound through vibrating strings

• An instrument that produces sound by blowing air

• An instrument that produces sound by plucking strings

• An instrument that produces sound by being struck or scraped

Which of the following is classified as a membranophone?

• Marimba

• Xylophone

• Snare drum

• Glockenspiel

What term is used for a musician who plays percussion instruments?

• Violinist

• Percussionist

• Guitarist

• Pianist

Which of the following instruments is an idiophone?

• Djembe

• Conga

• Bass drum

• Cymbals

What is the primary function of percussion instruments in music?

• To provide melody

• To provide harmony

• To provide rhythm

• To provide dynamics

Which of the following is an example of a pitched percussion instrument?

• Snare drum

• Bass drum

• Cymbals

• Timpani

What classification system is commonly used for percussion instruments?

• ISO classification

• Hornbostel–Sachs system

• Dewey Decimal system

• Library of Congress system

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of unpitched percussion instruments?

• They produce identifiable pitches

• They produce sounds with complex overtones

• They are often used in military bands

• They include instruments like cymbals and snare drums

What is a common role of percussion in a jazz ensemble?

• To play the melody

• To keep the rhythm

• To play the bass line

• To provide harmony

Which of the following instruments is considered unconventional in percussion?

• Triangle

• Drum kit

• Tambourine

• Anvil