Exploring String Instruments in Orchestra

What material are all the string instruments made of?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

Which instrument is the smallest in the string family?

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin

• Double bass

What do orchestra musicians use to play string instruments?

• Drumsticks

• Bows

• Plectrums

• Mallets

What is the purpose of the resonating chamber in string instruments?

• To store extra strings

• To make the sound loud and strong

• To hold the instrument together

• To change the color of the instrument

What do musicians rub on their bows to help them grip the strings better?

• Oil

• Rosin

• Wax

• Glue

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument?

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Cello

• Double bass

How do string players change the pitch (notes) of their instruments?

• By changing the color of the strings

• By changing where they press the strings

• By changing the shape of the instrument

• By changing the material of the bow

Which instrument is the largest in the string family?

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double bass

What is the function of the bow in playing string instruments?

• To hold the instrument

• To create sound by making the strings vibrate

• To tune the instrument

• To decorate the instrument

Which part of the bow is used to create sound on the strings?

• The wooden stick

• The horsehair ribbon

• The metal tip

• The rubber grip