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What's That Instrument? Trivia Quiz

Kids, see if you can recognize certain instruments from television or popular music.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
377,467

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
668

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What instrument does Squidward Tentacles play? Hint

Flute

Trombone

Trumpet

Clarinet

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Question 2 of 10

2. What instrument does Arthur Read play? Hint

Piano

Violin

Tuba

Drums

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Question 3 of 10

3. What instrument is most recognizably associated with polka and Steve Urkel? Hint

Oboe

Accordion

Keytar

Cello

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Question 4 of 10

4. What instrument is most commonly heard in just about every rock song known to man? Hint

bongos

Viola

Guitar

French horn

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Question 5 of 10

5. Some songs during the 1960s featured an instrument called the sitar. What country is the sitar from? Hint

England

Argentina

China

India

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Question 6 of 10

6. What instrument does Lisa Simpson from "The Simpsons" play? Hint

Tuba

Oboe

Violin

Saxophone

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Muppet was a drummer? Hint

Fozzie

Gonzo

Rowlf

Animal

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Question 8 of 10

8. A variation of one of the oldest instruments in the world is played by Ireland's James Galway. What is it? Hint

Violin

Drums

Flute

Guitar

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is both a shape and an instrument? Hint

Triangle

Circle

Square

Hexagon

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is unique about the instruments of Pentatonix? Hint

They're all homemade.

The group doesn't use any.

They're over 50 years old.

They were used by other famous musicians.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What instrument does Squidward Tentacles play?

Answer: Clarinet

Squidward from "Spongebob Squarepants" thinks he can play the clarinet, but no one likes his playing. You may hear the clarinet in swing and jazz or on "Arthur" when Binky plays.

2. What instrument does Arthur Read play?

Answer: Piano

The title character from "Arthur" is Arthur Read. He plays an instrument often heard in classical music.

3. What instrument is most recognizably associated with polka and Steve Urkel?

Answer: Accordion

Steve Urkel was a nerdy character on the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters". At times, he would pop in and play the accordion while wearing German clothing. Polka is most associated with Germany, but variations exist across Europe. The accordion is also the main instrument in the Italian dance called the tarantella.

4. What instrument is most commonly heard in just about every rock song known to man?

Answer: Guitar

Many rock icons play the guitar, including Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley, and George Harrison. Variations include the acoustic and electric guitars.

5. Some songs during the 1960s featured an instrument called the sitar. What country is the sitar from?

Answer: India

The sitar is plucked similar to a guitar and can have many as 20 strings. Songs from the Beatles and Rolling Stones feature the instrument. Two of the most famous sitar players include Ravi Shankar and his daughter Anoushka.

6. What instrument does Lisa Simpson from "The Simpsons" play?

Answer: Saxophone

The saxophone is associated with jazz music. Lisa got her first saxophone at three years old. Other fictional saxophonists include Lisa's idol Bleeding Gums Murphy and Hoots the Owl from "Sesame Street".

7. What Muppet was a drummer?

Answer: Animal

Animal was the drummer in the band Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. Other fictional drummers include Francine from "Arthur", Theodore from "Alvin and the Chipmunks", and Carmen from "Jem and the Holograms".

8. A variation of one of the oldest instruments in the world is played by Ireland's James Galway. What is it?

Answer: Flute

Flutes have been used in all kinds of music, including rock and classical. Traditional flute melodies exist in South America, North American indigenous culture, parts of Asia, and Central Europe.

9. What is both a shape and an instrument?

Answer: Triangle

Just as it is. It has three sides and makes a sound. If you can't play it, like Timmy Turner in "Fairly Odd Parents", then there is a problem.

10. What is unique about the instruments of Pentatonix?

Answer: The group doesn't use any.

Pentatonix is an a capella group, where they don't use any instruments. They just use their voices.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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