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Violoncello Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about this amazing instrument?

A multiple-choice quiz by broadwaygal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
broadwaygal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,943

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the one part of the cello that must be replaced frequently.

Answer: (One Word-Vibrations)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the bridge on the cello? Hint

It holds the strings at the correct height.

It holds the fine-tuners in place.

It connects the neck to the body.

It ensures that your strings don't break.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What famous stringed-instrument maker was one of Nicolo Amati's best students? Hint

Micheli

Inverardi

Stradivari

Dalla Corna

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Question 4 of 10

4. What part of the cello do you put rosin on? Hint

Nowhere

Strings

Bow

Pegs

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are strings traditional made of?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Antonio Stradivari's most famous cello called?

Answer: (One Word-It was the last cello he made in large-scale.)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What two materials are bows mainly made of? Hint

Fiberglass and thread

Horsehair and plastic

Plastic and thread

Horsehair and wood

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or false: the cello has the same strings as the bass.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the last name of the composer who wrote the "Requiem" for three cellos and piano?

Answer: (One Word-Surname only)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What part of the cello is attached to the very bottom with a loop of plastic or wire? Hint

String

Tailpiece

Bridge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the one part of the cello that must be replaced frequently.

Answer: Strings

Strings come in four thicknesses/lengths. They are the A, D, G, and C strings, in order from highest to lowest. They are wound around the tuning pegs in the scroll, and attached to the fine-tuners, which are in turn attached to the tailpiece.

Note: Some cellos have metal tuning pegs, which are much easier to tune with, while most have wooden pegs. Fine tuners work by either pulling or loosening the string minuscule amounts, or they press down and retract to tighten it.

2. What is the bridge on the cello?

Answer: It holds the strings at the correct height.

The tailpiece holds the fine-tuners, and there is no way to ensure that your strings won't break.
The bridge should be even with the center of the f-holes, and it should be at a right angle to the belly of your cello.

3. What famous stringed-instrument maker was one of Nicolo Amati's best students?

Answer: Stradivari

His instruments-violins and violas as well-are considered the best stringed instruments that you can get. Many modern makers of stringed instruments attempt to imitate his designs. Unfortunately, only 63 of his cellos are still known and played today.

4. What part of the cello do you put rosin on?

Answer: Bow

Rosin helps creates friction, making the strings vibrate.

5. What are strings traditional made of?

Answer: Catgut

Metal strings only came about fairly recently.

6. What was Antonio Stradivari's most famous cello called?

Answer: Servais

He made it in 1709. It was the last cello he made before switching to small-scale cellos, which are under 30 inches in body length.

7. What two materials are bows mainly made of?

Answer: Horsehair and wood

Lately, however, carbon fiber bows have been getting more and more popular, especially those made by "Coda Bows".

8. True or false: the cello has the same strings as the bass.

Answer: False

Nope, the cello's strings are the same as the viola's. The bass doesn't even tune to the same intervals! Cellos tune on fifths, and basses tune on fourths. Their strings are, from highest to lowest, GDAE. The G is the same as the g string on the cello, and the d is the same as one finger on C in first position.

9. What is the last name of the composer who wrote the "Requiem" for three cellos and piano?

Answer: Popper

He has also written many pieces for cello and piano.

10. What part of the cello is attached to the very bottom with a loop of plastic or wire?

Answer: Tailpiece

That, along with the strings that are attached to it, are the only things that keep the tailpiece attached to the cello. Without the strings, the tailpiece would fall off, but with out the tailpiece, the strings would fall off!

I hope you liked my quiz, and I hope that it has encouraged you to learn more about this magnificent instrument, the violoncello.

Source: Author broadwaygal

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