Quizzes for Grades 1 through 12

There are no normal orchestral instruments in this quiz. See if you can identify some of the, shall we say, "unusual" music makers here. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

A few select instruments of the orchestra are here to tell you a bit about themselves, but they are a little shy, as you can see by the partial photos. Come and say hello! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

In this quiz, you will use the picture clues to answer questions about ten popular children's songs. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

Hey kids! Here's a quiz about popular songs written for and enjoyed by kids all around the world. See how many you know, and make sure you look at the pictures for extra clues. Recommended for grades: 2,3,4

A few questions about various types of pianos, how they work and what you can do with them. Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6

Once again, my inspiration comes from my young grandson, who absolutely loves the Pixar short "One Man Band". A one-man band is a musician who plays many instruments simultaneously. Can you name these instruments that might be found in a one man band? Recommended for grades: 3,4,5

This is a quiz about musical instruments made just for kids. There are many different kinds of instruments, and learning about music is an important part of a well-rounded education. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4

Before you can have music, you need a musical instrument. Can you work out what the instruments are from the photos? Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

What do you know about the orchestra family? I will give you a musical instrument, and all you need to do is match it against the correct family member - string, woodwind, brass, or percussion. Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6

All musical instruments can be put into groups, or families, depending on how they make their sounds. These groups are woodwind, brass, string or percussion. Please put these instruments into the right families. Recommended for grades: 4,5

You had your first music class today, and you just can't wait to tell your mom and dad all about the different instruments that you saw and heard. And these ones didn't just make noise... they could play a melody! Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

The wonderful world of music is a universal love all over the planet. All cultures express themselves through music in some form. Here are ten of the more unusual musical instruments that make music to my ears. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

A one-man band is a musician who plays many instruments simultaneously. Can you name some more instruments that might be found in a one-man band? Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6,7

Do you remember all of these instruments from your elementary music class? Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10

To swing, the big bands of the 1930's, relied not only on the quality of their musicians but the instruments they employed and the important roles these instruments served. This quiz is dedicated to those instruments ... the real sultans of swing. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Reading music means that you can see the musical notes written on a page and play it like the writer of the music wanted it to sound. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

A rift in time opened up right in the middle of my rehearsal - there are composers from the past here right now! Can you help determine which musical period each of these composers need to go back to? Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Here are ten musical instruments you might see if you went and saw and orchestra perform. American spellings are used in this quiz. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Can you find the right family for each of these groups of musical instruments? Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

See if you can match the instrument with the description. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

If you are going on a road trip, whether near or far, this musical quiz has ten songs you can sing in the car. So do not let your next trip be boring and long. You can learn them right here, and then just sing-a-long! (Note: questions are US-specific) Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Did you think that was all of the sing-a-long fun? Well, think again, there's more to come. Here are some happy ones that you can do, and all of your friends can sing-a-long too! (Note: Questions are U.S. specific) Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

Jiminy Crickets, it's happened a third time. Animals have escaped and entered Christmas song titles. Choose the correct word that goes in the Christmas song. This will be the last time, I promise. Recommended for grades: 1,2

"Schoolhouse Rock!" created a number of educational and entertaining musical videos. This one was created as a part of "America Rock". The words of the song tell how a bill is made into a law. Can you follow along? Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

In this quiz you'll find some of the artists who, with their talent, have provided me with moments of peace and tranquility. All you have to do is to match the artist to the instrument, in each case. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Now that you've learned these sing-a-long songs, your road trips will not seem so long. You will enjoy them wherever you are, whether it's near, or whether it's far! (Note: Some questions are U.S. specific) Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

I will give you a line from a Christmas song. You just need to identify which song it is from. Happy holiday! Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

With these songs, we show our pride for our country on Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, as we sometimes call it. However, should we not show our pride for our country every day? Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

Sunday School is fun and one of my favorite things about it is singing the songs. How many of these songs do you know? Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

There are many musical instruments but not all of them are well known. Try to get these. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Loving music leads me to read about musical instruments and to write this quiz. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

This quiz focuses on classical Chinese musical instruments, which often use a pentatonic scale rather than the heptatonic scale more common in Western music. Chinese instruments often influenced the development of similar instruments elsewhere. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

If you have played an instrument in a band or orchestra, then try this quiz. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

A quiz on the lyrics to this classic "Sesame Street" song about finding the beauty and greatness in who you are. Your mom or dad might like this one, too. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

You go to a classical music concert and you look up at the orchestra (don't they look smart!)... how many of the instruments can you identify from my descriptions? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

These are some of the songs that I was singing growing up in the 60's and 70's. Note: some questions are US-specific. Recommended for grades: 1,2

The inventor and date of creation of these instruments is unclear, but all of them are used to create beautiful music. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5

Easter is a special time of year, so this is a fun quiz for the Easter holidays. I will give you the words to some Easter songs, and you choose the correct word that belongs in the line. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

Peter, Paul, and Mary made a delightful album of children's songs called "Peter, Paul, and Mommy". These are some of the jewels in this lovely little treasure. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Match the musician with his instrument. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Match the instruments listed with their classification-- are they brass, woodwinds, stringed instruments, or percussion devices? Good luck! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Terry the Treble Clef has had many jobs in his life and he's learned a lot about music theory. Take this quiz to see if you know as much as he does. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

These songs are all over 100 years old, probably older than anyone you've ever met. Do you know any of them? They're USA-centered. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

This quiz deals with the correct physical steps to becoming a competent and pleasant sounding singer. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Here are ten songs I used to sing as a child. I will "sing" a little bit of it, and then you answer with the correct word or words. Have fun! Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

The instruments in this quiz are part of bands(concert or jazz) or orchestras. Hope you enjoy the quiz. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

There can only be one oldest, and this is it! Learn about the World's Oldest Piano and some fascinating facts about musical instruments. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Musical instruments from around the world are not really "strange" in and of themselves, but sometimes certain ones are used in ways one wouldn't expect. Do come in for a listen and see which ones you recognise as being the "odd one out". Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Here's a quiz about 'The Wheels On the Bus' song. Well, it's also a book,too. Recommended for grades: 1,2

Match each instrument with the country or region with which it's most associated. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12