Music to the Ears Trivia Quiz

Answer: Flute

The sound for this instrument is made by blowing across the hole in the mouthpiece. It differs from woodwind instruments like the clarinet, which has a reed which you blow through to make the sound.

Answer: Ukulele

The ukulele is an instrument developed in Hawaii and typically comes in four sizes, each producing a different tone. The better ones are made of wood and normally have four strings.

Answer: Cello

The cello is the second-largest off this family of stringed instruments, which is played with a bow. Cello is a shortened version of the Italian name violoncello. The end post at the bottom of the instrument keeps it at the right height for playing.

Answer: Glockenspiel

Xylophones are made with wooden keys whereas glockenspiels have metal ones. 'Xylo' means wood in Greek. The keys in a glockenspiel are usually small rectangular strips of metal or tube-shaped.

Answer: Saxophone

This instrument was invented by the Belgian instrument-maker Aldophe Sax in the 19th century. These days it is often used for jazz music although it is equally at home in an orchestra or military band.

Answer: Castanets

Held together with a piece of string, they are often associated with the music of countries like Spain and Portugal. The name comes from the Spanish word for chestnut (castaño). Traditionally, the wood from the chestnut tree is used to make them.

Answer: Clarinet

The basic shape of a clarinet is a cylindrical tube with a flared bell-shape at the end. The mouthpiece has a single reed. The clarinets used by professional musicians are usually made of wood.

Answer: French horn

Can you believe that there is actually more than six metres of tubing coiled up to make this horn? Although it is known as a French horn, it was invented in Germany. The French horn has valves in it to allow the musician to change the range of notes that can be played.

Answer: Tambourine

The tambourine is bit like a mixture of a drum and cymbals. The discs of metal are called zils and come in pairs. The tambourine is often circular in shape and has a long history going back to ancient times.

Answer: Accordion

The wind for this instrument comes from the bellows forming part of the instrument. The different notes are controlled by the keys or buttons which open valves allowing the air to pass over reeds. Both hands are used to produce the music.