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Classifying Instruments by Their Playing Techniques: A Test of Musical Expertise

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge and understanding of the different playing techniques used to classify musical instruments. You will be presented with questions related to the various techniques employed to produce sound from instruments, such as bowing, plucking, striking, blowing, and shaking. Your expertise in identifying and categorizing instruments based on their playing techniques will be put to the test. Good luck!
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Which of the following instruments is played by bowing a string to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Drums


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The violin is a string instrument that is played by drawing a bow across its strings, causing them to vibrate and produce sound.

What is the primary playing technique used for the guitar?

  1. Plucking

  2. Bowing

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The guitar is a string instrument that is typically played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.

Which instrument is played by striking a set of keys to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The piano is a keyboard instrument that is played by pressing keys, which cause hammers to strike strings, producing sound.

What is the playing technique used to produce sound from a flute?

  1. Bowing

  2. Plucking

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The flute is a wind instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument, causing it to vibrate and produce sound.

Which instrument is played by shaking a container filled with small objects to produce sound?

  1. Maracas

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maracas are percussion instruments that are played by shaking them, causing the small objects inside to collide and produce a rattling sound.

What is the playing technique used to produce sound from a trumpet?

  1. Bowing

  2. Plucking

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The trumpet is a brass instrument that is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece, causing the instrument's tubing to vibrate and produce sound.

Which instrument is played by striking a drumhead with a stick or mallet to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Drums


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drums are percussion instruments that are played by striking a drumhead with a stick or mallet, causing the drumhead to vibrate and produce sound.

What is the playing technique used to produce sound from a sitar?

  1. Bowing

  2. Plucking

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sitar is a string instrument that is played by plucking the strings with a wire plectrum called a mizrab.

Which instrument is played by rubbing a stick or bow across a notched surface to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Saw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The saw is a percussion instrument that is played by rubbing a stick or bow across a notched surface, causing the saw to vibrate and produce a buzzing sound.

What is the playing technique used to produce sound from a harmonica?

  1. Bowing

  2. Plucking

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The harmonica is a wind instrument that is played by blowing air through a series of holes, causing reeds inside the instrument to vibrate and produce sound.

Which instrument is played by striking a set of tuned metal bars with mallets to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Xylophone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The xylophone is a percussion instrument that is played by striking a set of tuned metal bars with mallets, causing the bars to vibrate and produce sound.

What is the playing technique used to produce sound from a didgeridoo?

  1. Bowing

  2. Plucking

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The didgeridoo is a wind instrument that is played by blowing air through a long, hollow tube, causing the instrument to vibrate and produce a droning sound.

Which instrument is played by strumming or plucking a set of strings to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Drums


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The guitar is a string instrument that is played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.

What is the playing technique used to produce sound from a tabla?

  1. Bowing

  2. Plucking

  3. Blowing

  4. Striking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tabla is a percussion instrument that is played by striking a pair of drums with the hands, causing the drums to vibrate and produce sound.

Which instrument is played by plucking a set of strings with the fingers to produce sound?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Drums


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The violin is a string instrument that is played by plucking the strings with the fingers, causing them to vibrate and produce sound.

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