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From Drums to Cymbals: A Percussion Instruments Trivia Challenge

Description: From Drums to Cymbals: A Percussion Instruments Trivia Challenge
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Which percussion instrument is known for its distinctive, high-pitched sound and is often used in marching bands?

  1. Snare Drum

  2. Cymbal

  3. Triangle

  4. Tambourine

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The triangle is a small, metal percussion instrument that produces a high-pitched, ringing sound when struck with a metal beater.

What is the name of the large, cylindrical drum that is often used in marching bands and orchestras?

  1. Bass Drum

  2. Snare Drum

  3. Tom-tom

  4. Conga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bass drum is a large, cylindrical drum that is played with a beater and is often used to provide a rhythmic foundation in music.

Which percussion instrument is known for its ability to produce a wide range of sounds and is often used in jazz and Latin music?

  1. Bongo

  2. Conga

  3. Timpani

  4. Marimba

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The conga is a tall, single-headed drum that is played with the hands and is known for its versatility and ability to produce a wide range of sounds.

What is the name of the percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned metal bars that are struck with mallets?

  1. Xylophone

  2. Marimba

  3. Vibraphone

  4. Glockenspiel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The xylophone is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned wooden bars that are struck with mallets.

Which percussion instrument is known for its distinctive, metallic sound and is often used in rock and pop music?

  1. Cymbal

  2. Hi-hat

  3. Tambourine

  4. Triangle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cymbal is a percussion instrument that consists of a thin, circular metal plate that is struck with a drumstick or mallet.

What is the name of the percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned metal tubes that are struck with mallets?

  1. Vibraphone

  2. Marimba

  3. Xylophone

  4. Glockenspiel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The vibraphone is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned metal tubes that are struck with mallets and is known for its distinctive, vibrato-like sound.

Which percussion instrument is known for its deep, resonant sound and is often used in orchestral and classical music?

  1. Timpani

  2. Bass Drum

  3. Snare Drum

  4. Tom-tom

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The timpani is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of large, tuned drums that are played with mallets and is known for its deep, resonant sound.

What is the name of the percussion instrument that consists of a series of small, tuned metal plates that are struck with mallets?

  1. Glockenspiel

  2. Xylophone

  3. Marimba

  4. Vibraphone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The glockenspiel is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of small, tuned metal plates that are struck with mallets and is known for its bright, bell-like sound.

Which percussion instrument is known for its distinctive, rattling sound and is often used in Latin and Caribbean music?

  1. Maracas

  2. Tambourine

  3. Triangle

  4. Cymbal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maracas are a percussion instrument that consists of two hollow gourds or shells filled with seeds or beads and are played by shaking them together.

What is the name of the percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned wooden blocks that are struck with mallets?

  1. Xylophone

  2. Marimba

  3. Vibraphone

  4. Woodblock

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The woodblock is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned wooden blocks that are struck with mallets and is known for its bright, sharp sound.

Which percussion instrument is known for its distinctive, high-pitched sound and is often used in marching bands and orchestras?

  1. Snare Drum

  2. Cymbal

  3. Triangle

  4. Tambourine

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The triangle is a small, metal percussion instrument that produces a high-pitched, ringing sound when struck with a metal beater.

What is the name of the percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned metal tubes that are struck with mallets?

  1. Vibraphone

  2. Marimba

  3. Xylophone

  4. Glockenspiel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The vibraphone is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned metal tubes that are struck with mallets and is known for its distinctive, vibrato-like sound.

Which percussion instrument is known for its distinctive, rattling sound and is often used in Latin and Caribbean music?

  1. Maracas

  2. Tambourine

  3. Triangle

  4. Cymbal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maracas are a percussion instrument that consists of two hollow gourds or shells filled with seeds or beads and are played by shaking them together.

What is the name of the percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned wooden blocks that are struck with mallets?

  1. Xylophone

  2. Marimba

  3. Vibraphone

  4. Woodblock

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The woodblock is a percussion instrument that consists of a series of tuned wooden blocks that are struck with mallets and is known for its bright, sharp sound.

Which percussion instrument is known for its distinctive, high-pitched sound and is often used in marching bands and orchestras?

  1. Snare Drum

  2. Cymbal

  3. Triangle

  4. Tambourine

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The triangle is a small, metal percussion instrument that produces a high-pitched, ringing sound when struck with a metal beater.

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