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Musical Instruments of the World

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of musical instruments from around the world.
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Which of the following is a string instrument played with a bow?

  1. Violin

  2. Guitar

  3. Piano

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The violin is a string instrument that is played with a bow. It is a member of the violin family, which also includes the viola, cello, and double bass.

What is the name of the traditional Japanese string instrument with three strings?

  1. Shamisen

  2. Koto

  3. Tsugaru-jamisen

  4. Biwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shamisen is a traditional Japanese string instrument with three strings. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional Japanese music, such as kabuki and bunraku.

Which of the following is a percussion instrument made of a hollow gourd?

  1. Maracas

  2. Bongos

  3. Congas

  4. Guiro


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The guiro is a percussion instrument made of a hollow gourd. It is played by scraping a stick or tine across the notched surface of the gourd, which creates a rasping sound.

What is the name of the traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with four strings?

  1. Guzheng

  2. Pipa

  3. Ruan

  4. Yangqin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The guzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with four strings. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional Chinese music, such as opera and folk music.

Which of the following is a wind instrument made of bamboo?

  1. Flute

  2. Oboe

  3. Clarinet

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is a wind instrument made of bamboo. It is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument, which creates a vibrating sound.

What is the name of the traditional Indian string instrument with six strings?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Santoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a traditional Indian string instrument with six strings. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional Indian music, such as classical and folk music.

Which of the following is a percussion instrument made of two wooden sticks?

  1. Castanets

  2. Cymbals

  3. Drums

  4. Tambourine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Castanets are a percussion instrument made of two wooden sticks. They are played by striking the sticks together, which creates a clicking sound.

What is the name of the traditional African string instrument with a single string?

  1. Kora

  2. Djembe

  3. Balafon

  4. Ngoni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The kora is a traditional African string instrument with a single string. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional African music, such as griot music and folk music.

Which of the following is a wind instrument made of metal?

  1. Trumpet

  2. Flute

  3. Oboe

  4. Clarinet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The trumpet is a wind instrument made of metal. It is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece, which creates a vibrating sound.

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

  1. Maracas

  2. Congas

  3. Bongo

  4. Guiro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maracas are a traditional South American percussion instrument made of a hollow gourd. They are played by shaking the gourd, which creates a rattling sound.

Which of the following is a string instrument played with a keyboard?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Harp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The piano is a string instrument played with a keyboard. It is a member of the keyboard family, which also includes the organ and the harpsichord.

What is the name of the traditional Irish string instrument with four strings?

  1. Fiddle

  2. Bodhran

  3. Uilleann pipes

  4. Harp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fiddle is a traditional Irish string instrument with four strings. It is played with a bow and is often used in traditional Irish music, such as jigs and reels.

Which of the following is a wind instrument made of wood?

  1. Flute

  2. Oboe

  3. Clarinet

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is a wind instrument made of wood. It is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument, which creates a vibrating sound.

What is the name of the traditional Hawaiian string instrument with four strings?

  1. Ukulele

  2. Ipu

  3. Pahu

  4. Hula hoop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ukulele is a traditional Hawaiian string instrument with four strings. It is played with a strumming motion and is often used in traditional Hawaiian music, such as hula and slack key guitar.

Which of the following is a percussion instrument made of metal?

  1. Cymbals

  2. Drums

  3. Tambourine

  4. Maracas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cymbals are a percussion instrument made of metal. They are played by striking the cymbals together, which creates a crashing sound.

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