Percussion Instruments Quiz

Which of the following is a pitched percussion instrument?

• Snare drum

• Marimba

• Bass drum

• Tambourine

Which instrument can play different pitches?

• Triangle

• Wood block

• Xylophone

• Hi-hat

Which of these non-pitched instruments is commonly used in orchestras?

• Glockenspiel

• Congas

• Timpani

• Vibraphone

The timpani is unique because:

• It can be tuned to specific pitches

• It is played with drumsticks

• It is a non-pitched drum

• It is made of wood

Which of the following is not a pitched percussion instrument?

• Chimes

• Cowbell

• Steel drum

• Vibraphone

What family do both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments belong to?

• String

• Brass

• Percussion

• Woodwind

The glockenspiel is different from the xylophone because:

• It is a non-pitched instrument

• It is made of wooden bars

• It has metal bars and a higher pitch

• It is played with hands instead of mallets

Which percussion instrument is often used in marching bands but is non-pitched?

• Vibraphone

• Cymbals

• Chimes

• Marimba

Which pitched percussion instrument uses metal tubes to produce sound?

• Snare drum

• Bongos

• Tubular bells (chimes)

• Cajón

The bongos are classified as:

• Pitched percussion

• Non-pitched percussion

• Electronic percussion

• String instrument