Category: Music

Q1. What is the standard tuning of the four strings on a full-size cello, from lowest to highest pitch? A. G-D-A-E B. C-G-D-A C. A-D-G-C D. E-A-D-G Answer: B. C-G-D-A Q2. The cello belongs to which family of musical instruments? A. Woodwind B. Brass C. String (violin family) D. Percussion Answer: C. String (violin family) Q3. Approximately when was the modern form of the cello developed in northern Italy? A. 14th century B. 16th century C. 18th century D. 20th century Answer: B. 16th century

Q1. What is the harmonica also commonly known as? A. French harp or mouth organ B. Blues flute C. Pocket piano D. Reed whistle Answer: A. French harp or mouth organ Q2. The harmonica is classified as which type of musical instrument? A. Free reed wind instrument B. Stringed percussion instrument C. Free reed wind instrument D. Membrane aerophone Answer: C. Free reed wind instrument Q3. What ancient Chinese instrument is considered the precursor to the modern harmonica? A. Sheng B. Erhu C. Pipa D. Guzheng Answer: A. Sheng

Q1. Who invented the saxophone? A. Hector Berlioz B. Adolphe Sax C. Henri Selmer D. Clarence Yamaha Answer: B. Adolphe Sax Q2. In what year was the saxophone patented? A. 1846 B. 1850 C. 1854 D. 1922 Answer: A. 1846 Q3. Despite being made of brass, the saxophone is classified as which family of instruments? A. Brass B. Percussion C. Woodwind D. String Answer: C. Woodwind

Q1. What is the most common type of trumpet used today? A. Piccolo trumpet B. Bass trumpet C. Bb trumpet D.Keyed trumpet Answer: C. Bb trumpet Q2. How is sound primarily produced on a trumpet? A. By striking the bell B. By buzzing the lips into the mouthpiece C. By sliding a trombone-like mechanism D. By pressing keys like a clarinet Answer: B. By buzzing the lips into the mouthpiece Q3. Modern trumpets typically have how many piston valves? A. Six B. Two C. Three D. Five Answer: C. Three

Q1. What family of musical instruments does the triangle belong to? A. String B. Woodwind C. Percussion D. Brass Answer: C. Percussion Q2. In the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system, the triangle is categorized as what type of instrument? A. Membranophone B. Chordophone C. Aerophone D. Idiophone Answer: D. Idiophone Q3. What is the primary material used for modern orchestral triangles? A. Wood B. Steel C. Plastic D. Brass Answer: B. Steel

Q1. What is the primary material used for strings on a classical guitar? A. Steel B. Nylon C. Bronze D. Nickel Answer: B. Nylon Q2. Who is widely credited with developing the modern classical guitar design in the mid-19th century? A. Antonio de Torres Jurado B. Leo Fender C. Les Paul D. Christian Frederick Martin Answer: A. Antonio de Torres Jurado Q3. Which part of the guitar is responsible for amplifying sound on an acoustic model? A. The headstock B. The soundhole C. The bridge pins D. The truss rod Answer: B. The soundhole

Q1. What is the standard number of strings on a violin? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: B. 4 Q2. Which string on the violin is the lowest in pitch? A. E B. A C. D D. G Answer: D. G Q3. In standard tuning, what are the notes of the violin's open strings from lowest to highest? A. G, D, A, E B. E, A, D, G C. A, D, G, E D. G, A, D, E Answer: A. G, D, A, E

Q1. What is the primary role of the mridangam in Carnatic music? A. Providing melody B. Rhythmic accompaniment C. Drone support D. Harmonic filling Answer: B. Rhythmic accompaniment Q2. The body of a traditional mridangam is typically hollowed out from which wood? A. Jackfruit B. Teak C. Rosewood D. Sandalwood Answer: A. Jackfruit Q3. Which side of the mridangam produces the bass sound? A. Valanthalai (right head) B. Thoppi (left head) C. Both equally D. The center patch Answer: B. Thoppi (left head)

Q1. What is the most common name for the large drum played with a foot pedal in a standard drum set? A. Snare drum B. Tom-tom C. Bass drum D. Floor tom Answer: C. Bass drum Q2. Which component of the drum set consists of two cymbals operated by a foot pedal? A. Hi-hat B. Crash cymbal C. Ride cymbal D. China cymbal Answer: A. Hi-hat Q3. What is the primary function of the snare drum in a drum set? A. To provide deep low tones B. To produce a sharp, cracking backbeat with snares underneath C. To serve as ... Read more

Q1. What is the Veena primarily classified as in Indian classical music? A. A wind instrument B. A percussion instrument C. A plucked string instrument D. A bowed string instrument Answer: C. plucked string instrument Q2. Which Hindu goddess is most commonly depicted holding or playing the Veena? A. Saraswati B. Parvati C. Lakshmi D. Durga Answer: A. Saraswati Q3. The Saraswati Veena is predominantly associated with which style of Indian classical music? A. Hindustani B. Carnatic C. Folk D. Ghazal Answer: B. Carnatic