Music Quizzes for Eighth Grade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

An orchestra is a large ensemble of instruments, which are separated into groups of different types. Which instrument goes where? Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8,9

No, not my favourite childhood treat, rather it is my musical instrument. It has got lost among nine others and they are hiding under their assumed nicknames. Please help me sort them out. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Just some simple descriptions of instruments. Can you guess them all? Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

This quiz is about ten different musical instruments. I will describe them and you have to tell me what I am talking about. Let's see how well you know your musical instruments. Good luck. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

The world is full of strings. One great place to find strings is in the musical world, where there are many string instruments. How much do you know about them? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

A combination of music theory and random band trivia. I've been in school bands for six years... you can't not pick up useless music trivia! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Do you like band? I do! Here is an easy quiz about band instruments. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

These popular musical instruments currently played are unlikely to be included in most orchestras. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Music is universal. How many of these musical instruments are you familiar with? Check it out. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Over the years various puppets, children's TV characters and actors have had chart hits in the UK. Let's see if you can remember them, or if not work them out. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Music can be found in every culture on the globe. This quiz will look at some of the lesser known instruments used throughout the world to make music. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Questions about musical instruments and where they fit in the orchestra (woodwind - brass -percussion - string). Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

As you may or may not know, I am a piano player. I can now play more advanced pieces, but when I was a newbie, I played simplified versions of more difficult songs. So here is a simplified version of what could be a more difficult quiz! Good luck! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

A quiz about all things related to an orchestra including how it is laid out in a concert hall. Note that the questions are based on the view of the person directing the orchestra, who will be facing the musicians. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Have you ever gone to Scout, church or band camp? Have you gone camping with friends or family? Well what about sitting around a campfire? Don't you just want to eat smores and sing songs? Do you have a favorite song? My list goes on forever. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

These are songs for kids ages 6 to 11, or kids at heart. I picked up on them babysitting my 6 year old cousin. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Anyone who has passed Grade 1 will find this quiz quite easily-as long as you have learnt 'Second finger back on the top 2 strings.' If you're as far as that, you might be able to get through with 10/10. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Is that a fly in my soup? No, it's an animal in a song! Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

When I was little, I used to sing lots of songs in Sunday School. Do you know the lyrics to these songs I used to sing? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

This quiz is about facts in music theory. For those children who haven't learned music theory yet, this quiz may be hard for you so this quiz is for people who have learned theory in music (most preferably those in middle school). Good luck! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

This quiz is all about musical instruments. Have fun! Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Match the note name to its description. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

This is a classic favorite song among kids. How well do you know the lyrics of this song? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Hi kids! Can you recognize these action songs I've heard in Sunday School? They include Bible stories, people, animals, and different objects! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

I have young children and my son enjoys singing. These are some of the songs that I enjoyed at his age. Some are old traditional songs, two are by The Beatles. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

This is a quiz about things found in one of my favorite classes at school. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

A short quiz on basics of the orchestra. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Whether you are an adult or child, these songs should bring back memories. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

"Composition is a serious matter of harmony, theory and experience", says the professor. "Maybe, but let's see", says little Wolfgang. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

This was one of my daughter's favorite videos when she was young. I spent many hours watching it with her, and the music still creates for me fond memories. Are you still young at heart? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

For each of the children's songs and lullabies, finish the lyric. Enjoy! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

These are a few of my favourite children's worship songs. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

See how well you do on this quiz about "A Windmill in Old Amsterdam", a favourite childhood song of mine. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

When I was in elementary school, we had a "hand game" we would play. We would stand in a circle and sing the rhyme, "Down By the River". Let's see if you can remember the lyrics! (This is the version I learned; there may be some regional differences!) Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Come play America's favorite game show! Just name the singer and get a high score. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

This is my first quiz and this is what I know the most about. Have fun. This quiz is simple enough. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10