Question 1: Describe the sound of a violin. Is it high or low in pitch? Is it smooth or harsh?

Answer: A violin produces a high-pitched, smooth, and bright sound that can be both soft and loud depending on how it is played.

Question 2: Identify which instrument is likely being played if you hear a deep, resonant sound that is sustained over a long period. Is it a drum, a cello, or a flute?

Answer: The instrument is most likely a cello, which produces low, resonant, and sustained notes.

Question 3: Listen to a sound that is bright, sharp, and has a metallic quality. Which instrument could this be? Name one possible instrument.

Answer: A possible instrument is a cymbal or a glockenspiel.

Question 4: Describe the difference between the sound of a flute and a trumpet. Focus on pitch and tone quality.

Answer: A flute produces a light, airy, and high-pitched sound with a smooth tone, while a trumpet produces a louder, brighter, and more piercing sound with a slightly metallic tone.

Question 5: Draw a simple sketch of a percussion instrument that you might see in an orchestra. It should be a large, round instrument with a stand.

Answer: A correct sketch would show a large, round drum (such as a bass drum) mounted on a stand with a drumhead on top.

Question 6: Think about the sound of a piano. How is it produced? Describe the process briefly.

Answer: A piano produces sound when its keys are pressed, causing hammers inside to strike strings, which vibrate to create sound.

Question 7: When listening to a sound that has a buzzing quality and is produced by a string instrument, which instrument is it likely to be? Name one.

Answer: It could be a violin or a viola, both of which can produce a buzzing sound when played with certain techniques.

Question 8: Identify whether the following instruments are wind, string, or percussion: a guitar, a clarinet, and a drum.

Answer: Guitar: string, Clarinet: wind (woodwind), Drum: percussion.

Question 9: Describe how a saxophone produces sound. Mention the method of sound creation and the type of instrument it is.

Answer: A saxophone is a wind instrument that produces sound when the player blows air into the mouthpiece, causing a reed to vibrate, which then creates sound.

Question 10: Imagine you are listening to a piece of music where the main melody is played by a small, shiny instrument with keys. What instrument might this be? Name one.

Answer: It might be a keyboard or an accordion.