Instrument Family Test

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1) What are the four main instrument families?
    a.Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
    b.Woodwind, Brass, String, Percussion
    c.Pitched, Unpitched, Metals, Shakers
    d.Piano, Bass, String, Metals

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2) Which of the following instruments is a member of the Percussion family?
    a.Tuba
    b.Trombone
    c.Snare Drum
    d.Trumpet

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3) Which instrument is a member of the Woodwind family?
    a.Flute
    b.Cello
    c.Violin
    d.French Horn

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4) Which istrument family does the cello belong to?
    a.Percussion
    b.Strings
    c.Brass
    d.Woodwind

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5) What family of instruments are played by "buzzing" into the mouthpiece?
    a.Brass
    b.Percussion
    c.Strings
    d.Woodwinds

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6) Which instrument is NOT a member of the percussion family?
    a.Oboe
    b.Timpani
    c.Gongs
    d.Xylophone

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7) Which brass instrument can change notes by moving a long slide?
    a.Trombone
    b.Trumpet
    c.Baritone
    d.French Horn

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8) Which of the following instruments in NOT a member of the Woodwind family?
    a.Clarinet
    b.Trumpet
    c.Flute
    d.Oboe

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9) What pitched instrument is played by striking the notes with mallets?
    a.Flute
    b.Tuba
    c.Snare Drum
    d.Xylophone

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10) Which of the following instruments uses a bow to play notes?
    a.Trombone
    b.Cello
    c.Bassoon
    d.Flute

 

 

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