Drummers Drumming Drums Quiz | Percussion

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1. Hemispherical with a bowl-shaped body of metal or fibreglass

Answer: Kettle drum

The membrane is stretched and held in place by hoop lacings, screws or other means. It originated in the Middle East and found its way to Europe from crusaders. Through the spread of Islamic culture the drum made its way to Asia and Africa.

2. Wires vibrate when the drum head is beaten and produce a buzzing sound

Answer: Snare Drum

The origin of the snare drum goes back to medieval times; it is thought to be an improvement on the tabor. The snare drum is considered as being the main part of a drum kit and is also known as a side drum in the British Isles. It forms part of the percussion section of an orchestra.

3. Produces the lowest tone

Answer: Bass drum

The bass drum is the largest member of the drums family. It produces a deep sound and it can be either a single head drum or in the cases of marching bands two heads. The drum originated in the Mesopotamia area as long ago as 2500 years BC. It became part of European orchestras in the 18th century.

4. Shaped like a cube

Answer: Box drum

A box drum is a simple box with a playing surface made of plywood. The player sits on top of the box and taps on the playing surface which forms the front of the box. It most probably originated in the 16th century with African slaves in the Americas who made this simple drum as a replacement for the traditional African one.

5. Very tall and stands on the floor

Answer: Standing drum

As the name implies this drum stands on the floor. The African conga is an example of a standing drum.

6. Narrow at the base and flares out at the top

Answer: Goblet drum

Goblet drum, also known as Doumbek or Darbuka, is a hand drum shaped as a goblet and is used mainly in Arabic music.

7. Shallow drum with a wide drum head

Answer: Frame drum

As the name implies this is a drum with a width that is greater than its depth. The frame is normally made of wood.

8. Produces sound by rubbing

Answer: Friction drum

This is normally used in conjunction with religious rites. A membrane is stretched over the opening of a vessel and it is played by rubbing the fingers, that are wet, over the surface.

9. Features two drum heads

Answer: Two-headed drum

Two-headed drums can be played by using either hands or drum sticks. This drum is normally carried around the waist of the player using a belt or harness.

10. Played with bare hands

Answer: Hand drum

This can be any type of drum that can be played by hand. A good example is a tambourine which is also categorised as a frame drum.

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Drummers Drumming Drums Trivia Quiz

Match the type of drum to its definition.

Questions		Choices
1. Hemispherical with a bowl-shaped body of metal or fibreglass		Goblet drum
2. Wires vibrate when the drum head is beaten and produce a buzzing sound		Box drum
3. Produces the lowest tone		Bass drum
4. Shaped like a cube		Kettle drum
5. Very tall and stands on the floor		Hand drum
6. Narrow at the base and flares out at the top		Frame drum
7. Shallow drum with a wide drum head		Snare Drum
8. Produces sound by rubbing		Friction drum
9. Features two drum heads		Standing drum
10. Played with bare hands		Two-headed drum