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1. One thing that affects the sound that a string produces is how much tension it has. What is meant by tension in the string?
2. Which of the following instruments is normally played by running a bow across the strings?
3. Cello is actually a shortened name for which instrument, whose name means 'little violone'?
4. Instead of using the fingers, a plectrum can be used in which method of playing a string instrument?
5. The sound box is an important part of many string instruments. What does it do?
6. Which of the following instruments is traditionally played on the lap and is sometimes called a "hog fiddle"?
7. Referred to as a "keyed zither", which of the following instruments is actually a string instrument as well as a percussion instrument?
8. Scruggs-style is a method of playing which instrument associated with bluegrass, country, and folk music?
9. Many modern harps have color-coded strings to help harpists tell the difference between the notes.
10. What do you call the person who makes or repairs string instruments?
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