FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about An Orchestra of Instruments
Quiz about An Orchestra of Instruments

An Orchestra of Instruments Trivia Quiz


Here are ten musical instruments you might see if you went and saw and orchestra perform. American spellings are used in this quiz.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. For Children Trivia
  6. »
  7. Topics for Kids
  8. »
  9. Music for Kids

Author
dcpddc478
Time
2 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
376,154
Updated
Aug 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
911
Last 3 plays: Peachie13 (10/10), Indonesia129 (8/10), Guest 50 (8/10).
-
Question 1 of 10
1. Originally, what were the strings of a violin made from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One of the highest pitched instruments in an orchestra is the piccolo, which belongs to which instrument group? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Almost all cymbals are made from alloys of which one the following metals? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of this member of the brass family that you might be interested in learning to play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What material is the body of most oboes made from? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. If you go and watch an orchestra play, what type of piano are you most likely to see being played? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following musical instruments is being played in this image? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The sweet sound of the bassoon may come from the fact that maple wood is commonly used when making this instrument.


Question 9 of 10
9. The xylophone is part of the percussion family of musical instruments.


Question 10 of 10
10. From which of the following metals are most saxophones made? Hint



Most Recent Scores
Mar 21 2024 : Peachie13: 10/10
Mar 18 2024 : Indonesia129: 8/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 50: 8/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 166: 8/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 148: 4/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 169: 8/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 101: 9/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 87: 1/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Originally, what were the strings of a violin made from?

Answer: Catgut

The strings of a violin were originally made from the intestines of sheep. This substance was commonly known as catgut. Today, most violins use strings made from steel, or man-made fibers, but it is not uncommon to see catgut still being used.
2. One of the highest pitched instruments in an orchestra is the piccolo, which belongs to which instrument group?

Answer: Woodwind

The piccolo is the highest member of the woodwind family and can be found in almost every orchestra. It is simply a small flute that is one octave higher. The piccolo can also be seen in marching bands and military bands and is often paired with drums.
3. Almost all cymbals are made from alloys of which one the following metals?

Answer: Copper

Cymbals are believed to have originated in Asia before spreading to Europe. Almost all cymbals are made from a copper alloy which is believed to make the best quality sound. Cymbals can be played by holding one in each hand before crashing them together, and are sometimes part of a drum set where they are played by using a foot pedal or hit with a stick or small mallet.
4. What is the name of this member of the brass family that you might be interested in learning to play?

Answer: French horn

The French horn is often considered to be the one of the hardest instruments to master. This may be because French horns have the smallest mouthpieces of all the brass instruments. At one time, this horn was called a hunting horn and was played while riding on horseback to call the hunters together.
5. What material is the body of most oboes made from?

Answer: Wood

Oboes are usually made of wood, with boxwood being a popular choice, because of its resonance. There are at least six different sizes of oboe, and all use a double reed. The longer the oboe, the lower the pitch.
6. If you go and watch an orchestra play, what type of piano are you most likely to see being played?

Answer: Grand piano

At an orchestra, you will almost always see a grand piano being played. Most pianos have 88 keys and three foot pedals, although there are variations of this. Pianos can be used in almost every music genres including classical, rock, blues, jazz, and contemporary.
7. Which of the following musical instruments is being played in this image?

Answer: Cello

All of these options are part of the stringed instrument family. The cello is the instrument depicted in this image. When watching an orchestra, the cellist is usually located near the right edge of the stage, which helps its deep sounds to penetrate farther into the audience.
8. The sweet sound of the bassoon may come from the fact that maple wood is commonly used when making this instrument.

Answer: True

Maple wood has been used for many years to make the unique sounding bassoon. This double-reed woodwind is usually, but not always, seen only in orchestras as its weight precludes its use in marching or military bands. It is the lowest member of the woodwind family.
9. The xylophone is part of the percussion family of musical instruments.

Answer: True

The xylophone is a percussion instrument that consists of differently-sized wooden bars, that are struck by a variety of different mallets. The word "xylophone" comes from ancient Greek, and means "wooden sound". Different variations of this type of instrument are found in cultures all around the world, each with its own unique name.
10. From which of the following metals are most saxophones made?

Answer: Brass

While most saxophones are usually made of lacquered brass, they are members of the woodwind family, not the brass family. This versatile instrument can be heard in virtually every music genre and comes in half a dozen sizes.
Source: Author dcpddc478

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor NatalieW before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
1. Peter and the Wolf Average
2. Lesser Known Nursery Rhyme Lyrics Average
3. Where Do I Go? Very Easy
4. Kids' Scrambles - Musical Instruments Very Easy
5. Carols Around the Christmas Tree Very Easy
6. Fill in the Blank Very Easy
7. Listen to the Band Very Easy
8. Kid's Songs With Animals! Very Easy
9. Drumming On! Easier
10. What's The Missing Word? Very Easy
11. You've Got The Beat! Very Easy
12. It's Not a Tuba Very Easy

3/29/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us