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Quiz about Unusual Musical Instruments
Quiz about Unusual Musical Instruments

Unusual Musical Instruments Trivia Quiz


There are many musical instruments but not all of them are well known. Try to get these.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
394,090
Updated
Jul 09 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
374
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which one of these musical instruments is seen on the television show "The Big Bang Theory"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Great Stalacpipe Organ was played in what cave between 1956-1959? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What instrument does the musician Jon Rose play? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these instruments does not require a player? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The original Ice Hotel had an organ made of ice.


Question 6 of 10
6. What do you play an earth harp with? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these animals is the name of a musical instrument? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is a Russian folk instrument? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. From which country does the crwth come from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This instrument is called a cornu.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which one of these musical instruments is seen on the television show "The Big Bang Theory"?

Answer: Theremin

The Theremin is an early electronic musical instrument. It is controlled without physical contact. It is seen on "the Big Bang Theory" being played by te character named Sheldon. It is named after its creator Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
2. The Great Stalacpipe Organ was played in what cave between 1956-1959?

Answer: Luray Caverns

The Great Stalacpipe Organ was a pipe organ that used stalactites instead of regular pipes. It was operated by a custom console that looked like an organ. It produced sound by the tapping of ancient stalactites of varying sizes with solenoid-actuated rubber mallets in order to play music.
3. What instrument does the musician Jon Rose play?

Answer: Wired fence

The Australian musician Jon Rose is known as a "fencologist". He plays music on all types of wire fences - from barbed wires to army fences. He plays worldwide in Australia, Israel and England. He plays the fence with a bow.
4. Which of these instruments does not require a player?

Answer: Aeolus

Aeolus was the ruler of the four winds in Greek Mythology. Today it is stringed instrument that is made to resonate with the wind. It does not need power or amplification.
5. The original Ice Hotel had an organ made of ice.

Answer: True

A pipe organ was constructed entirely of ice was inside the the first Ice Hotel. This instrument was built in 2004 by American artist and ice sculptor Tim Linhart. The instrument was playable as long as it was kept at a consistent 22°F degree temperature.
6. What do you play an earth harp with?

Answer: Your hands

The Earth Harp is the longest stringed instrument in the world. It has strings up to 1.000 ft. long. It is played with gloved hands and a bow and creates a cello like tone. It is usually on a cliff and the strings go to the bottom of the cliff.
7. Which of these animals is the name of a musical instrument?

Answer: The Serpent

The Serpent is a wind instrument that has a mouthpiece of a coronet. But it is a long curved instrument that has holes like a fife. It gets its name from its appearance.
8. Which of these is a Russian folk instrument?

Answer: Balalaika

The contrabass balalaika is a Russian folk instrument that was developed in the late 17th century. It looks strange because it has a triangular body. Played with fingers or leather plectrums, this instrument is usually equipped with extension legs that rest on the floor.
9. From which country does the crwth come from?

Answer: Wales

The crwth is a bowed Welsh lyre. This instrument has been played at least since the 11th century. It is still played today in Wales.
10. This instrument is called a cornu.

Answer: True

This ancient Roman instrument is called a cornu. The cross bar held the curved horn in shape and helped with carrying the instrument on the shoulder.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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