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Cello Chat Trivia Quiz

Just some fun facts about celli!

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

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sophierat

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,999

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many strings does a cello have? Hint

six

three

two

four

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the lowest note you can play on a cello? (Assuming standard tuning) Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was, probably, the most famous cellist in the early 20th century? Hint

Pablo Casals

Steven Isserlis

Yo Yo Ma

Mischa Maisky

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which language does the name cello originate from? Hint

French

Italian

Dutch

Latin

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Beatles were known to use a cello (or celli) in some of their songs.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is the 'nut' located on a cello? Hint

At the very top

Just below the scroll, at the top of the finger board

A cello does not have one

Inside the cello

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the type of stroke called when a cellist (or any string player) turns their bow upside down and bounces it on the string(s)? Hint

Col legno

Pitzacato

Arco

Crescendo

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many (if any) F-hole(s) do celli have? Hint

one

two

zero

four

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which string is the thinnest? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. A cello is an octave lower than a viola.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many strings does a cello have?

Answer: four

The four strings are usually tuned to A, D, G and C.

2. What is the lowest note you can play on a cello? (Assuming standard tuning)

Answer: C

However, you can tune down the C-string to a lower note.

3. Who was, probably, the most famous cellist in the early 20th century?

Answer: Pablo Casals

Pablo Casals, 1876 - 1973, was born in Catalonia, Spain. His recordings of the Bach Cello Suites were made in the 1930s.

4. Which language does the name cello originate from?

Answer: Italian

The real name for a cello is violoncello.

5. The Beatles were known to use a cello (or celli) in some of their songs.

Answer: True

Two songs that are very popular are, "I am the Walrus" and "Eleanor Rigby."

6. Where is the 'nut' located on a cello?

Answer: Just below the scroll, at the top of the finger board

The nut is one of the two points, along with the tailpiece, which determine the vibrating length of the cello's strings.

7. What is the type of stroke called when a cellist (or any string player) turns their bow upside down and bounces it on the string(s)?

Answer: Col legno

Arco means using the bow hair, pizzicato is plucking the string with your finger and crescendo is not a bow stroke.

8. How many (if any) F-hole(s) do celli have?

Answer: two

They are located in the lower half of the instrument. (One on the left and one on the right).

9. Which string is the thinnest?

Answer: A

The thinner the higher. A is the highest open string on a cello.

10. A cello is an octave lower than a viola.

Answer: True

A viola is one ocatave below middle C and a cello is two.

Source: Author sophierat

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