It's Music to My Ears Trivia Quiz

Answer: French horn

This brass instrument is called a French horn even though it has German origins. It is one of the most important brass instruments in an orchestra as well as one of the hardest to master. It usually has three keys and consists of 20 feet of coiled metal tubing which ends in a large bell.

Answer: Saxophone

Invented in 1840, the saxophone is a single reed woodwind, that is usually made of brass. It comes in many sizes, the most common being the alto sax, the tenor sax, and baritone sax. The saxophone is used in many types of music including jazz, classical, and swing.

Answer: Tambourine

The tambourine is a very old instrument usually consisting of a wooden frame with small pairs of jingles that are called "zils". Some have animal skin drumheads, like the one in the painting, but some do not. The tambourine is often used is folk and rock and roll music and is easy to learn to play.

Answer: Accordion

There are many variations of this instrument, known as an accordion. This is a complex instrument that includes a keyboard, reeds, valves, bellows and buttons. It is commonly used in folk and jazz music and can be difficult to master.

Answer: Pianist

Anyone who plays the piano is a pianist. The piano is one of the most commonly seen instruments around the world. Its range of sound makes it adaptable to play almost any kind of music. There are many different styles of pianos, and because of their size, they are often one of the most expensive instruments to buy.

Answer: False

The trombone is a unique brass instrument that uses a slide instead of keys. The word trombone comes from an Italian term which means "large trumpet". The trombone can be heard in almost any kind of music, especially jazz and classical.

Answer: Harp

The harp is an ancient instrument that is found in many cultures all around the world. They can be large like the one in the picture, or small enough to sit in your lap. They are played by plucking the strings with your fingers.

Answer: Harmonica

Sometimes called a mouth organ, the harmonica is used in many different types of music, including folk, country, and blues. There are many different variations and sizes of the harmonica, but all are played the same and look very similar. Many players believe that the more a harmonica is used the better it sounds when played.

Answer: Xylophone

The term xylophone is used for many variations of the instrument depicted. While many are made of wood, some are made of metal. Xylophones can be small enough to carry or sit on your lap and some are as large as dining room table. These percussion instruments are played by striking the bars with a mallets, and can be used in almost any kind of music.

Answer: Guitar

This instrument is the ever popular guitar. It comes in many shapes and styles and can be used in almost any kind of music. It can be played with the fingers or with a pick which is properly called a plectrum. The other options are also stringed instruments but can be told apart by their shape.