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The String Orchestra Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the string orchestra, and basic stuff about the instruments (bass, cello, viola, and violin).

A multiple-choice quiz by h_s_potter2002. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
h_s_potter2002

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1327

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 108 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start with an easy question. How many strings are (usually) on each instrument in the string orchestra? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The violin section is divided up into two groups.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which group usually plays the melody? Hint

1st violin

viola

2nd violin

bass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which section is at the back of the orchestra? Hint

violin

bass

viola

cello

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two instruments have end pins? Hint

violin and viola

cello and bass

cello and violin

cello and viola

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which instrument is shaped differently from the others and is tuned in fourths? Hint

bass

cello

violin

viola

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Question 7 of 10

7. The violin has the lowest pitch.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The viola is the only instrument with a C string.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these instruments are you least likely to play standing up?
Hint

violin

cello

bass

viola

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Question 10 of 10

10. The f holes are where the sound emerges from.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start with an easy question. How many strings are (usually) on each instrument in the string orchestra?

Answer: 4

The guitar has six strings, but it isn't in the string orchestra.

2. The violin section is divided up into two groups.

Answer: True

Because there are so many violin players, the violin section is usually divided into two groups, 1st violin and 2nd violin.

3. Which group usually plays the melody?

Answer: 1st violin

In the 16th century, both 1st and 2nd violin played the melody. It was considered to be a duet.

4. Which section is at the back of the orchestra?

Answer: bass

All of the other sections sit around the conductor and go back from there. In some string orchestras, there is a harp. They sit in the back, behind the 1st and 2nd violins.

5. Which two instruments have end pins?

Answer: cello and bass

Because the celli and basses are so large, they need end pins to keep the instuments steady.

6. Which instrument is shaped differently from the others and is tuned in fourths?

Answer: bass

All of the other instruments are shaped similarly, and are tuned in fifths. The bass is really the odd one out, isn't it?

7. The violin has the lowest pitch.

Answer: False

The violin actually has the highest pitch.

8. The viola is the only instrument with a C string.

Answer: False

The cello also has a C string, but the cello's C string is lower.

9. Which of these instruments are you least likely to play standing up?

Answer: cello

The violin and viola have higher pitches, and the bass has the lowest pitch out of all of the instuments. The cello's size makes a sitting position best.

10. The f holes are where the sound emerges from.

Answer: True

The f holes are where the sound comes from. They are usually placed on the sides of the bridge. The bridge helps keep the strings in place.

Source: Author h_s_potter2002

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