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Quiz about Parts to a Cello
Quiz about Parts to a Cello

Parts to a Cello Trivia Quiz


This quiz is meant to teach about the parts on a cello and bow. If you take orchestra, this quiz should be easy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Twiced. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Twiced
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,407
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
309
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does one call the the stylized top of a cello? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the carved-out compartment that houses the strings and tuning pegs just below the Scroll? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the wood bar protruding from the neck where one holds down notes called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On the body of the cello are two carved sound holes. In what form are these? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the piece of carved wood standing up in the lower-center of a cello called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the pin coming from the bottom of the cello called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the piece of wood hooked to the end pin holding back the strings called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What are the screws attaches to the piece of wood mentioned above called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where would I find a Nut? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What are the strings of the cello tuned from lowest to highest? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does one call the the stylized top of a cello?

Answer: The Scroll

The scroll is usually carved in the shape of a scroll, but may be a head of an animal like a lion. When you go to the cello shop don't be expecting a fancy scroll, though!
2. What is the carved-out compartment that houses the strings and tuning pegs just below the Scroll?

Answer: The Peg Box

The Peg Box is usually made from the same piece of wood as the scroll. It is hollowed out so the strings may be attached to the tuning pegs.
3. What is the wood bar protruding from the neck where one holds down notes called?

Answer: The Finger Board

The finger board is usually made from black ebony wood, but can be made from other woods. In some cases, a black finger board may be varnished. After much playing, the varnish will rub off. It is important to wipe clean the strings and finger board after playing because the metal on the strings will corrode. Corrosion is caused by the oils from one's hands.
4. On the body of the cello are two carved sound holes. In what form are these?

Answer: In the form of a letter F

The F shape is arbitrary, but the purpose of sound holes is to help project sound. They can be found on the opposite sides of the bridge.
5. What is the piece of carved wood standing up in the lower-center of a cello called?

Answer: The Bridge

The wood bridge positions the strings to a desirable height for pizzicato(plucking) and arco(bowing). It also transmits vibrations from the strings to the instrument.
6. What is the pin coming from the bottom of the cello called?

Answer: An End Pin

The end pin rests on either a cello/bass stick or a rubber stopper. A cello stick is a board of wood with notches carved at regular intervals. One may put their in any one that angles the cello at an appropriate height. Rubber stoppers do the same job but may be placed wherever needed.
7. What is the piece of wood hooked to the end pin holding back the strings called?

Answer: The Tail Piece

The tail piece is usually made from the same material as the finger board. It holds the strings and their tension. The tension holds the tail piece in midair.
8. What are the screws attaches to the piece of wood mentioned above called?

Answer: Adjusting Screws or Fine Tuners

The fine tuners are used to raise or lower the pitch of a string by half-steps or quarter-steps. One uses the Tuning Pegs at the Peg Box to raise or lower pitches by whole notes.
9. Where would I find a Nut?

Answer: At the top of the fingerboard, below the peg box

The nut raises the strings so they are not in contact with the fingerboard. This also allows one to hold notes down.
10. What are the strings of the cello tuned from lowest to highest?

Answer: C,G,D,A

You will become very familiar with the strings and their pitches. Don't worry if you can't recite them at first.
Source: Author Twiced

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