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The Development of New Musical Instruments

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Which of the following instruments was invented first?

  1. Guitar

  2. Piano

  3. Violin

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The guitar is one of the oldest musical instruments, with evidence of its existence dating back to ancient Egypt.

Who is credited with inventing the piano?

  1. Bartolomeo Cristofori

  2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  3. Ludwig van Beethoven

  4. Frederic Chopin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bartolomeo Cristofori, an Italian instrument maker, is credited with inventing the piano in the early 18th century.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by blowing air across a reed?

  1. Flute

  2. Clarinet

  3. Saxophone

  4. Oboe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The clarinet is a woodwind instrument that is played by blowing air across a reed.

Which of the following instruments is a percussion instrument?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Drums

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drums are a percussion instrument that is played by striking a membrane with a stick or hand.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by plucking strings?

  1. Guitar

  2. Violin

  3. Piano

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The guitar is a string instrument that is played by plucking strings.

Which of the following instruments is a brass instrument?

  1. Trumpet

  2. Violin

  3. Piano

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The trumpet is a brass instrument that is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by bowing strings?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The violin is a string instrument that is played by bowing strings.

Which of the following instruments is a keyboard instrument?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the instrument that is played by striking keys?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which of the following instruments is a woodwind instrument?

  1. Flute

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is a woodwind instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument?

  1. Flute

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is a woodwind instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument.

Which of the following instruments is a string instrument?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The violin is a string instrument that is played by bowing strings.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by bowing strings?

  1. Violin

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Drums


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The violin is a string instrument that is played by bowing strings.

Which of the following instruments is a percussion instrument?

  1. Drums

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drums are a percussion instrument that is played by striking a membrane with a stick or hand.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by striking a membrane with a stick or hand?

  1. Drums

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drums are a percussion instrument that is played by striking a membrane with a stick or hand.

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