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Quiz about Violin
Quiz about Violin

Violin! Trivia Quiz


If you play the violin, this should be easy for you! If not, well good luck anyway!

A multiple-choice quiz by emilyy. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
emilyy
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,636
Updated
Apr 24 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1226
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 162 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many strings does the violin have? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What orchestral family does the violin belong to? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What are the letter names of the strings? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where does the sound come out of the violin after being produced? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What hair is the bow strings made from? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which, from options given, of these markings would not be used by a violin player? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What instruments make up a string quartet? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What clef does the violin play in? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the lowest sounding member of the string family? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In an orchestra how many sections of violins are there? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 162: 8/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many strings does the violin have?

Answer: 4

All members of this orchestral family have 4 strings.
2. What orchestral family does the violin belong to?

Answer: Strings

Generally, orchestras differ from bands by having a string section.
3. What are the letter names of the strings?

Answer: G D A E

The viola has 3 of the same strings but it has a lower C rather than the high E.
4. Where does the sound come out of the violin after being produced?

Answer: The F Holes

The vibrations come from the strings but the sound exits through the F Holes.
5. What hair is the bow strings made from?

Answer: Horse

The hair of the bow is usually white but it can be made with other colours.
6. Which, from options given, of these markings would not be used by a violin player?

Answer: pedal

The pedal is unique to the piano.
7. What instruments make up a string quartet?

Answer: 2 Violins, Viola and Cello

The double bass although part of the string section is not usually part of a string quartet.
8. What clef does the violin play in?

Answer: Treble

The viola plays in the alto, and both cello and bass use the bass clef.
9. What is the lowest sounding member of the string family?

Answer: Double Bass

The order from highest to lowest is: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass.
10. In an orchestra how many sections of violins are there?

Answer: 2

There can be more or less but generally there are two. Usually, violin 1 plays the tune and 2 plays an accompaniment.
Source: Author emilyy

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Referenced Topics
Music   Horse   Names   Strings   Keyboards   Cello   Violin   White   Viola  

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