Music Tech Teacher - Instrument Families Quiz by Ms. Garrett
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question.
What are the four main instrument families?
- Woodwind, Brass, String, Percussion
- Piano, Bass, String, Metals
- Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
- Pitched, Unpitched, Metals, Shakers
What family of instruments are played by buzzing into the mouthpiece?
- Brass
- Woodwinds
- String
- Percussion
Which instrument family does the cello belong to?
- Strings
- Brass
- Woodwind
- Percussion
What pitched instrument is played by striking the notes with mallets?
- Flute
- Snare Drum
- Tuba
- Xylophone
Which of the following instruments uses a bow to play notes?
- Trombone
- Flute
- Bassoon
- Cello
Which of the following instruments is NOT a member of the Woodwind family?
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Trumpet
- Saxophone
Which of the following instruments is a member of the Percussion family?
- Snare Drum
- Tuba
- Trumpet
- Trombone
Which brass instrument can change notes by moving a long slide?
- Trumpet
- Baritone
- French Horn
- Trombone
Which instrument is NOT a member of the percussion family?
- Xylophone
- Timpani
- Oboe
- Tambourine
Which instrument is a member of the Woodwind family?
- Violin
- French Horn
- Cello
- Flute