How to make traditional musical instruments
  • 1. What is a common material for making a resonator box for stringed instruments?
A) Plastic
B) Metal
C) Wood
D) Glass
  • 2. Which material is frequently used for drumheads?
A) Fabric
B) Rubber
C) Cardboard
D) Animal skin
  • 3. What is the purpose of a bridge on a stringed instrument?
A) Decorates the instrument
B) Adjusts the string tension
C) Holds the strings in place
D) Transmits string vibration to the soundboard
  • 4. What is a traditional tool for shaping wood?
A) Screwdriver
B) Wrench
C) Hammer
D) Chisel
  • 5. Which plant is often used to create wind instruments like flutes?
A) Pine
B) Bamboo
C) Maple
D) Oak
  • 6. What is a common finish applied to wooden instruments?
A) Varnish
B) Paint
C) Sand
D) Glue
  • 7. Which part of a stringed instrument affects the pitch of the sound?
A) String length
B) Bridge height
C) Headstock shape
D) Body size
  • 8. What is a common method for attaching drumheads to the drum body?
A) Gluing
B) Welding
C) Taping
D) Lacing
  • 9. What is the primary function of the soundhole in a guitar?
A) Attach strings
B) Project sound
C) Adjust tuning
D) Provide ventilation
  • 10. What kind of wood is frequently used for guitar necks?
A) Mahogany
B) Balsa
C) Pine
D) Cedar
  • 11. How is the pitch of a flute typically altered?
A) Blowing harder
B) Covering holes
C) Moving the flute
D) Changing embouchure
  • 12. What is the role of bracing inside a guitar?
A) Hold the strings
B) Amplify the sound
C) Strengthen the soundboard
D) Make it heavier
  • 13. What natural material is commonly used for the bow of a violin?
A) Wool
B) Horsehair
C) Silk
D) Cotton
  • 14. Which process is used to curve wood for instrument bodies?
A) Carving
B) Freezing
C) Steam bending
D) Molding
  • 15. What is the purpose of frets on a guitar?
A) To produce accurate pitches
B) To hold the strings
C) To amplify sound
D) To decorate the neck
  • 16. What material is traditionally used for string instrument strings?
A) Gut
B) Nylon
C) Plastic
D) Rubber
  • 17. What is a rasp used for in instrument making?
A) Shaping wood
B) Gluing pieces
C) Cutting metal
D) Polishing surfaces
  • 18. What is typically used to seal the seams of a wooden instrument?
A) Epoxy
B) Hot glue
C) Super glue
D) Hide glue
  • 19. What does 'intonation' refer to in musical instruments?
A) Quality of tone
B) Ease of playing
C) Accuracy of pitch
D) Loudness of sound
  • 20. What are gourds commonly used to make?
A) Bows
B) Strings
C) Bridges
D) Sound resonators
  • 21. What is the function of the sound post in a violin?
A) Adjusts the string tension
B) Attaches the tailpiece
C) Holds the bridge in place
D) Transmits vibration between top and back
  • 22. Which of the following is a percussive instrument made from dried seeds?
A) Guitar
B) Flute
C) Maraca
D) Trumpet
  • 23. What is used to tune a drum?
A) String tension
B) Fret placement
C) Sound post
D) Tension rods
  • 24. What is the purpose of a lute's bowl-shaped back?
A) Weight distribution
B) Decoration
C) Protection
D) Resonance
  • 25. Which material is often used for making the keys of a woodwind instrument?
A) Wood
B) Metal
C) Plastic
D) Bone
  • 26. What is the traditional method for bending brass for instruments like trumpets?
A) Carving
B) Welding
C) Annealing
D) Casting
  • 27. What is 'purfling' on a violin?
A) Decorative edge inlay
B) Sound amplification
C) String attachment
D) Bridge support
  • 28. What tool is best for creating a smooth, even surface on wood?
A) Hammer
B) Drill
C) Saw
D) Plane
  • 29. What is a common element used when using dyes for finishing wooden instruments?
A) Glue
B) Alcohol
C) Water
D) Oil
  • 30. What is a crucial element for ensuring proper joinery in instrument making?
A) Heavy clamps
B) Precise measurements
C) Strong glue
D) Fast drying
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