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Quiz about How well do you know your Orchestral Strings

How well do you know your Orchestral Strings? Quiz

How well do you know your typical string orchestra? Here are some basic facts that a string-savy person should know.

A multiple-choice quiz by jackster626. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jackster626

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,212

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many different string instruments make up a string orchestra? Hint

four

three

seven

six

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which instrument has the lowest register? Hint

Viola

Violin

Cello

Bass

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which instrument has the highest register? Hint

Violin

Bass

Cello

Viola

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many different string parts are there in a typical piece of orchestral music? Hint

four

five

three

six

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Question 5 of 10

5. True/False: The Violin I section is the only section to get the melody.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What clef does the Violin play in? Hint

Bass

Treble

Alto

Tenor

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which instrument is said to have the complete range of the human voice? Hint

Cello

Bass

Violin

Viola

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Question 8 of 10

8. True/False: Two instruments typically play in Bass Clef.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where does the hair from a bow come from? Hint

it's not really hair.

back hair

horse hair

dog hair

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which three strings do all string instruments have in common? Hint

C, D, A

E, A, G

E, G, C

G, D, A

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many different string instruments make up a string orchestra?

Answer: four

They are the Violin, the Viola, the Cello, and the Bass. The Harp, as beautiful as it sounds, is rarely found in a typical orchestra. They can be found in at least some professional orchestra.

2. Which instrument has the lowest register?

Answer: Bass

The Bass is usually played standing up, but sometimes the Bassist sits on a stool.

3. Which instrument has the highest register?

Answer: Violin

Einstein played the violin.

4. How many different string parts are there in a typical piece of orchestral music?

Answer: five

Violins are usually split up into two sections: Violin I and Violin II.

5. True/False: The Violin I section is the only section to get the melody.

Answer: false

The melody is usually spread throughout the instruments. Unfortunately, the Bass rarely gets the melody.

6. What clef does the Violin play in?

Answer: Treble

Violas and Cellos can also read this clef, depending on the piece of music being performed.

7. Which instrument is said to have the complete range of the human voice?

Answer: Cello

The Cello is played sitting down. This instrument has an endpin that adjusts to the Cellist's height. Basses also have endpins.

8. True/False: Two instruments typically play in Bass Clef.

Answer: true

The Cello and the Bass parts are typically written in Bass Clef.

9. Where does the hair from a bow come from?

Answer: horse hair

The bow can be used to play in two different ways. The most common way is with the hair against the strings. On rare occasions you can also use the stick against the strings.

10. Which three strings do all string instruments have in common?

Answer: G, D, A

All string instrment have four strings. Violins and Basses have the G,D,A and E strings, while Violas and Cellos have the C,G,D and A strings.

Source: Author jackster626

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