A) Structural support B) Decoration C) Waterproofing D) Vibration and sound production
A) Tropical woods like mahogany B) Softwoods like pine C) Fruitwoods like cherry D) Hardwoods like oak
A) Applying a finish B) Adding flavor to the wood C) Soaking the wood in water D) Drying wood to reduce moisture
A) Hammer B) Screwdriver C) Pencil D) Adze
A) To improve its appearance B) To achieve a more resonant tone C) To make it easier to stretch D) To make it more durable
A) Artificial leather B) Processed hide used for glue C) Tanned leather D) Untanned animal hide
A) Stretching the hide after it dries B) Stretching the hide while it's wet C) Applying heat to stretch the hide D) Using weights to stretch the hide
A) Reinforcing the drum body B) Waterproofing the drum C) Securing the hide to the drum body D) Decorating the drum
A) Metal wire B) Leather strips C) Plastic rope D) Cotton string
A) Polishing the drum's surface B) Applying a sealant C) Adding decorative elements D) Adjusting the tension of the hide
A) Tension affects only the volume B) Tension doesn't affect pitch C) Higher tension, lower pitch D) Higher tension, higher pitch
A) A tool for scraping the hide. B) A hoop used to secure the hide on frame drums. C) A decorative ring on the drum. D) A hoop made of animal flesh.
A) To prevent rot and improve sound B) To prevent the hide from shrinking C) To make the hide easier to stretch D) For aesthetic reasons only
A) Applying acid B) Burning it off C) Soaking in lime water D) Using sandpaper
A) The drum's weight only B) The drum's tone and durability C) The drum's appearance only D) The drum's ease of play
A) To decorate the drum's base. B) To apply even pressure across the hide. C) To protect the drum from damage. D) To amplify the drum's sound.
A) Taut-line hitch B) Square knot C) Overhand knot D) Granny knot
A) Oil-based finish B) Acrylic paint C) Any glossy finish D) Water-based paint
A) Adding color to the hide B) Sealing and protecting the wood C) Making the drum louder D) Softening the hide
A) Goat hide B) Deer hide C) Rabbit hide D) Cow hide
A) Polishing the drum B) Decorating the drum C) Tuning the drum D) Striking the drum
A) No effect on tone B) Weaker tone C) Higher, brighter tone D) Deeper, more resonant tone
A) To dampen the drum's sound B) To add weight to the drum C) To create a rattling sound D) To increase the drum's volume
A) The diameter of the log B) The color of the bark C) The absence of knots D) The straightness of the grain
A) To add color to it B) To soften and hydrate it C) To make it waterproof D) To make it stiffer
A) Lubricates parts of the drum. B) Adheres different parts of the drum together. C) Poisons the drum D) Polishes the drum.
A) Leaving it out in the sun. B) Soaking it often. C) Keeping it dry when not in use. D) Applying bleach.
A) A type of wood. B) A type of glue. C) A thin, treated animal skin. D) A type of drum.
A) Ounces or millimeters. B) Grams. C) Pounds. D) Inches.
A) The ease of carving. B) The availability of tools. C) The desired sound projection. D) The color of the wood at that location. |