Instruments of the Orchestra Quiz

Grade 2 · Music · Quiz

Test your knowledge of the four orchestra families and the instruments in each one.

Questions

Which instrument family is the largest section of the orchestra?
1. Brass
2. Percussion
3. Woodwinds
4. Strings
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Answer: Strings
The strings section is the largest family in an orchestra, with violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
Which of these instruments is a woodwind?
1. Trumpet
2. Violin
3. Flute
4. Tuba
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Answer: Flute
The flute is a woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole.
The cello is larger than the violin and makes lower sounds.
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Answer: True
The cello is bigger than the violin and its longer strings produce lower-pitched sounds.
How do brass players make sound on their instruments?
1. By hitting the instrument with a stick
2. By blowing air through a reed
3. By buzzing their lips into a mouthpiece
4. By plucking metal strings
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Answer: By buzzing their lips into a mouthpiece
Brass players buzz their lips into a cup-shaped mouthpiece to make the instrument vibrate and produce sound.
Which instrument belongs to the percussion family?
1. French horn
2. Oboe
3. Viola
4. Xylophone
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Answer: Xylophone
The xylophone is a percussion instrument played by striking its keys with mallets.
The tuba makes higher sounds than the trumpet.
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Answer: False
The tuba is the largest brass instrument and makes the lowest sounds; the trumpet makes higher sounds.
What does a conductor use to lead the orchestra?
1. A drum stick
2. A baton
3. A bow
4. A reed
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Answer: A baton
A conductor uses a thin stick called a baton to signal tempo and cues to the musicians.
The clarinet and oboe both belong to which family?
1. Strings
2. Brass
3. Woodwinds
4. Percussion
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Answer: Woodwinds
Both the clarinet and oboe are woodwind instruments played by blowing air through them.

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