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Quiz about Percussion Instruments for Kids

Percussion Instruments for Kids Quiz

There are many percussion instruments. I hope you enjoy this quiz on a few of them.

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

Author
The_Cyclist

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
379,140

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
727

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which percussion instrument is named after its shape? Hint

Hexagon

Circle

Triangle

Square

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the instrument where you hold one in each hand and crash them together to make the sound? Hint

Metal drums

Cymbals

Crash crash

Metal bashers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is it called when drums are grouped together so they can all easily be played by one person? Hint

Drum kit

Single player drum

Drum group

Loner drums

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the drum that makes a rattling sound when hit? Hint

Baby drum

Big drum

Rattle snake drum

Snare drum

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Question 5 of 10

5. From which country do bongo drums originally come? Hint

Cuba

Canada

Australia

France

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Question 6 of 10

6. The glass harp is a percussion instrument which uses wine glasses.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the instrument that has a hanging metal circle which is hit with a mallet? Hint

Malleter

Gong

Metal drum

Bong a long

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which instrument has lots of wooden bars you can play a tune with by hitting them? Hint

Xylophone

Stick songer

Wood piano

Wooden sticks

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which instrument is a circle shape and has little metal discs around it that jingle when it is played? Hint

Circle bells

Mini drum

Jingle drum

Tambourine

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the metal drums that are originally from the Caribbean region? Hint

Island drums

Hit the metal

Steel drums

Iron sticks

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which percussion instrument is named after its shape?

Answer: Triangle

The triangle is made of metal bent into a triangle shape. When you hit it with the special metal stick it makes a high pitched 'ting' sound.

2. What is the name of the instrument where you hold one in each hand and crash them together to make the sound?

Answer: Cymbals

Cymbals look like large metal circles. They normally have straps so that the player can hold them easily.

3. What is it called when drums are grouped together so they can all easily be played by one person?

Answer: Drum kit

A drum kit is arranged so that one player can easily reach and play all the drums. To make this easier some drums use a pedal so that the player can play them with their feet. Drum kits are usually set up differently depending on whether the player is right or left handed.

4. What is the name of the drum that makes a rattling sound when hit?

Answer: Snare drum

Snare drums have a metal wires on the bottom which rattle against the drum when it is hit creating the sound. Snare drums are often found in marching and military bands.

5. From which country do bongo drums originally come?

Answer: Cuba

The first mention of bongo drums is from eastern Cuba in the late 19th century. Bongo drums are made up of two drums with one being bigger than the other. They are played by hitting them with your hands.

6. The glass harp is a percussion instrument which uses wine glasses.

Answer: True

Yes, it's true! The glass harp was first made by an Irishman in 1741. It consists of wine glasses with different amounts of water in, the amount of water in the glass gives different notes. The player runs their finger round the rim of the glass to produce the sound.

7. What is the name of the instrument that has a hanging metal circle which is hit with a mallet?

Answer: Gong

Gongs are originally from China. The metal circle is usually made from bronze or brass metal.

8. Which instrument has lots of wooden bars you can play a tune with by hitting them?

Answer: Xylophone

Each bar on the xylophone is tuned so that it plays a different note. This means you can play tunes on them! The bars are hit with special sticks or mallets to make the sound.

9. Which instrument is a circle shape and has little metal discs around it that jingle when it is played?

Answer: Tambourine

A tambourine has a wooden or plastic frame in a circle shape. Around the edge of the circle there are little metal discs that jingle together when it is hit or shaken. The proper name for the discs is 'zills'.

10. What is the name of the metal drums that are originally from the Caribbean region?

Answer: Steel drums

Steel drums originally come from the country of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Modern steel drums are made from converted metal oil barrels. The drums are also known as steel pans.

Source: Author The_Cyclist

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