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