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