String Family Knowledge Quiz

What is the smallest instrument in the string family?

• Cello

• Viola

• Violin

• Double Bass

How many violin sections are there in an orchestra?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What do 1st Violins usually play in an orchestra?

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Main tune (melody)

• Bass line

What do 2nd Violins usually play in an orchestra?

• Main tune (melody)

• Supporting notes (harmony)

• Bass line

• Percussion

How many strings does a violin have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the piece called that holds the strings up on a violin?

• Fingerboard

• Bridge

• Chin Rest

• Pegs

What helps the sound come out of a violin?

• Pegs

• F holes

• Chin Rest

• Fingerboard

What are pegs used for on a violin?

• To play the notes

• To hold the violin

• To tighten or loosen the strings

• To make the bow bounce

What is the bow of a violin made of?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood and horsehair

• Rubber

Where do you place your chin to hold the violin?

• Fingerboard

• Bridge

• Chin Rest

• Pegs