String Theory for Kids!

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. One thing that affects the sound that a string produces is how much tension it has. What is meant by tension in the string? How loose or tight the string is. How long the string is. How thick the string is. How old or new the string is.

2. Which of the following instruments is normally played by running a bow across the strings? Violin Banjo Guitar Harp

3. Cello is actually a shortened name for which instrument, whose name means 'little violone'? Violacella Violoncello Volocello Vionella

4. Instead of using the fingers, a plectrum can be used in which method of playing a string instrument? Kicking Bowing Plucking Striking

5. The sound box is an important part of many string instruments. What does it do? It tightens the strings. It is actually what makes the sound. It makes the sound louder. It is just for looks.

6. Which of the following instruments is traditionally played on the lap and is sometimes called a "hog fiddle"? Hardanger fiddle Appalachian dulcimer Mandolin Aeolian harp

7. Referred to as a "keyed zither", which of the following instruments is actually a string instrument as well as a percussion instrument? Guitar Piano Arpeggione Harp

8. Scruggs-style is a method of playing which instrument associated with bluegrass, country, and folk music? Banjo Mandolin Guitar Lute

9. Many modern harps have color-coded strings to help harpists tell the difference between the notes. True False

10. What do you call the person who makes or repairs string instruments? Guitar hero Archipier Harper Luthier