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Music Instruments Through the Ages: A Historical Perspective

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history of musical instruments, from ancient times to the present day.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is the oldest known musical instrument?

  1. Flute

  2. Drum

  3. Harp

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The oldest known musical instrument is the flute, which has been found in archaeological sites dating back to 40,000 years ago.

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian stringed instrument that is similar to a harp?

  1. Sistrum

  2. Lyre

  3. Oud

  4. Darbuka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The lyre is an ancient Egyptian stringed instrument that is similar to a harp. It was played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.

Which of the following is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument?

  1. Guzheng

  2. Erhu

  3. Pipa

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The guzheng, erhu, and pipa are all traditional Chinese stringed instruments. The guzheng is a zither with 21 strings, the erhu is a two-stringed fiddle, and the pipa is a four-stringed lute.

What is the name of the Japanese stringed instrument that is similar to a guitar?

  1. Shamisen

  2. Koto

  3. Tsugaru-jamisen

  4. Biwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shamisen is a Japanese stringed instrument that is similar to a guitar. It has three strings and is played with a plectrum.

Which of the following is a traditional African percussion instrument?

  1. Djembe

  2. Ashiko

  3. Dunun

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The djembe, ashiko, and dunun are all traditional African percussion instruments. The djembe is a goblet-shaped drum that is played with the hands, the ashiko is a cylindrical drum that is played with a stick, and the dunun is a set of three drums that are played with the hands.

What is the name of the European stringed instrument that is similar to a violin?

  1. Viola

  2. Cello

  3. Double bass

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The viola, cello, and double bass are all European stringed instruments that are similar to a violin. The viola is larger than the violin and has a lower pitch, the cello is larger than the viola and has a lower pitch, and the double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched of the four instruments.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian stringed instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a traditional Indian stringed instrument. It has a long neck with 20 frets and is played with a wire plectrum.

What is the name of the South American percussion instrument that is made from a hollow gourd?

  1. Maracas

  2. Guiro

  3. Conga

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maracas are a South American percussion instrument that is made from a hollow gourd. They are filled with seeds or beans and are shaken to produce a rattling sound.

Which of the following is a traditional Australian Aboriginal wind instrument?

  1. Didgeridoo

  2. Bullroarer

  3. Clapsticks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The didgeridoo is a traditional Australian Aboriginal wind instrument. It is a long, wooden tube that is played by blowing air into it.

What is the name of the electronic keyboard instrument that was invented in the 1960s?

  1. Synthesizer

  2. Organ

  3. Piano

  4. Harpsichord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The synthesizer is an electronic keyboard instrument that was invented in the 1960s. It can produce a wide variety of sounds, from traditional instrument sounds to electronic sounds.

Which of the following is a traditional Hawaiian stringed instrument?

  1. Ukulele

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Cello


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ukulele is a traditional Hawaiian stringed instrument. It has four strings and is played with the fingers or a pick.

What is the name of the African percussion instrument that is made from a hollow log?

  1. Djembe

  2. Ashiko

  3. Dunun

  4. Slit drum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The slit drum is an African percussion instrument that is made from a hollow log. It is played by beating the log with a stick.

Which of the following is a traditional Native American wind instrument?

  1. Flute

  2. Drum

  3. Rattle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The flute, drum, and rattle are all traditional Native American wind instruments. The flute is a wooden tube that is played by blowing air into it, the drum is a hollow object that is covered with skin and is played by beating it with a stick, and the rattle is a hollow object that is filled with seeds or beans and is shaken to produce a rattling sound.

What is the name of the European stringed instrument that is similar to a guitar but has a shorter neck?

  1. Lute

  2. Mandolin

  3. Guitarron

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mandolin is a European stringed instrument that is similar to a guitar but has a shorter neck. It has four strings and is played with a pick.

Which of the following is a traditional Japanese percussion instrument?

  1. Taiko

  2. Shamisen

  3. Koto

  4. Tsugaru-jamisen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The taiko is a traditional Japanese percussion instrument. It is a large, cylindrical drum that is played with sticks.

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