You've Got The Beat! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Triangle

Believed to have first been used around the sixteenth century, the triangle is made with one of the sides open and the ends almost touching. It is usually held by a loop at the top.

Answer: Bongos

A common Cuban hand drum, the largest bongo is considered to be female and is called the "hembra", while the smaller bongo is the male, or "macho".

Answer: Xylophone

An early relative of a xylophone dates to approximately 2000 BC in China, however, the first evidence of a modern-style xylophone dates to the 9th century in southeast Asia. It is also a popular instrument in Africa.

Answer: Timpani

Used in many styles of music, the timpani (singular "timpano") comes in a variety of sizes. It is played by striking the drum head with special mallets called timpani sticks.

Answer: Handbell

The Cor brothers were the first to manufacture tuned handbells between 1696 and 1724 in England. Although not always made in England, "English handbells" differ from "American handbells" in the use of materials. An English handbell would use traditional materials, such as leather heads and handles, while an American handbell would use more modern materials, such as plastic and rubber.

Answer: Snare

Although snare drums are usually played with drum sticks, drummers can also employ brushes, which make a completely different sound. A trap set is a collection of drums and other percussion instruments that are played by a single musician.

Answer: Chimes

Chimes are played by striking the top with a hammer. Sometimes the set may include a sustain pedal, which allows extended ringing. Tubular bells are popularly used in classical and religious music.

Answer: Castanets

Used in pairs, castanets are commonly played by dancers or singers. Although the origin is unknown, there is evidence that the ancient Egyptians and Greeks both played sticks that would be clicked together.

Answer: Cymbal

The sound of the cymbal is determined by the place that is struck. The dome, which surrounds the middle hole, produces a pitch that is higher than the rest of the disc. Size also determines the type of sound that a cymbal makes. Crash cymbals are used for large, sharp accents, while hi-hat cymbals, mounted on a stand and usually operated with a pedal, are popular in contemporary music.

Answer: Maracas

Traditional maracas are made from dried gourd shells that are filled with seeds or dry beans. Originating from South America, each ball usually has a different pitch, with one being higher and the other being lower.