String Family (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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13 questions from this quiz
What is the relationship between the size of a string instrument and its pitch?
What is the relationship between the size of a string instrument and its pitch?
The larger the instrument, the lower
How do string instruments produce sound?
How do string instruments produce sound?
By vibrating strings
Which instrument is the smallest and highest-pitched in the string family?
Which instrument is the smallest and highest-pitched in the string family?
Violin
What are the violin's four strings tuned to?
What are the violin's four strings tuned to?
G, D, A, E
What are the viola's four strings tuned to?
What are the viola's four strings tuned to?
C, G, D, A
How is the cello played?
How is the cello played?
Sitting, resting between knees
Which is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family?
Which is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family?
Double Bass
What are the double bass's four strings tuned to?
What are the double bass's four strings tuned to?
E, A, D, G
What is the technique called when plucking the strings with fingers?
What is the technique called when plucking the strings with fingers?
Pizzicato
What is col legno?
What is col legno?
Tapping string with wooden part of bow
What is vibrato?
What is vibrato?
Shaking finger on string for richer sound
Which section forms the largest part of the orchestra?
Which section forms the largest part of the orchestra?
Strings
Which composer wrote The Four Seasons for violin solo and orchestra?
Which composer wrote The Four Seasons for violin solo and orchestra?
Antonio Vivaldi