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Quiz about About Musical Instruments
Quiz about About Musical Instruments

About Musical Instruments Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about musical instruments. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by aerochick1980. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
210,000
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1591
Last 3 plays: ankitankurddit (3/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 107 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. I am the largest of the string instruments. You typically have to stand up to play me. What am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I am held to the side of your face. To play me, blow across the hole in the mouthpiece. What am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which one of these instruments is not a woodwind instrument? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these instruments is not a percussion instrument? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these instruments is not a brass instrument? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What group of instruments must be included for a band to be classified as an orchestra? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I have a slide, but no keys. I have a bell and am a member of the brass family. What am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am a brass instrument. I look very similar to a trumpet, yet I have no keys. What am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Famous musicians who have played me include Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Almost all rock bands include at least one of me. What am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Some of my keys are black, but most of them are white. You will usually sit down to play me. I come in many shapes and sizes. Some common kinds are console, grand, and baby grand. What am I? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I am the largest of the string instruments. You typically have to stand up to play me. What am I?

Answer: Bass

A stand-up bass is a large string instrument.
2. I am held to the side of your face. To play me, blow across the hole in the mouthpiece. What am I?

Answer: Flute

Jethro Tull was famous for their flute solos.
3. Which one of these instruments is not a woodwind instrument?

Answer: Cornet

A cornet is a brass instrument similar to a trumpet.
4. Which of these instruments is not a percussion instrument?

Answer: Tuba

The tuba is a member of the brass family.
5. Which of these instruments is not a brass instrument?

Answer: Djembe

The djembe is an African percussion instrument.
6. What group of instruments must be included for a band to be classified as an orchestra?

Answer: Strings

Many orchestras also include the brass, woodwinds, and percussion sections as well as strings.
7. I have a slide, but no keys. I have a bell and am a member of the brass family. What am I?

Answer: Trombone

Glenn Miller of the Glenn Miller Orchestra was famous for his skill on the trombone.
8. I am a brass instrument. I look very similar to a trumpet, yet I have no keys. What am I?

Answer: Bugle

If you've ever been to a military funeral, you may have heard "Taps" played on a bugle.
9. Famous musicians who have played me include Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Almost all rock bands include at least one of me. What am I?

Answer: Electric Guitar

Other famous guitarists include: Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones, Joe Walsh of the Eagles, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
10. Some of my keys are black, but most of them are white. You will usually sit down to play me. I come in many shapes and sizes. Some common kinds are console, grand, and baby grand. What am I?

Answer: Piano

Pianists like Vanessa Carlton, Norah Jones, and Alicia Keys have brought piano driven music back to the mainstream.
Source: Author aerochick1980

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