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Strings Test Questions And Answers A+Graded
What substances are used to make bows (the stick part, not the hair)? Name 2
CORRECT ANSWERS Wood, nylon, plastic
When is the term "Arco" used? CORRECT ANSWERS use the boy - Italian
What does "pizz." stand for and what does it imply? CORRECT ANSWERS pizzicato -
plucked
what are the "standard" sizes of violas? Why is "standard" in quotation marks?
CORRECT ANSWERS 14 - 17, because there is no standard size
What are the names of the 2 styles of double bass bows? Which bow/bow hold is most
similar to that of the other strings? CORRECT ANSWERS German and French, French
is most similar
What are the sources of the hair typically used in on bows? CORRECT ANSWERS
Horse, nylon
Give 3 reasons why metal strings are often preferred for beginners. CORRECT
ANSWERS Cheaper, break less, stay in tune
Name the pitches of the open Strongs on the violin: lowest to highest CORRECT
ANSWERS G D A E
Name the pitches of the open strings on a viola: lowest to highest CORRECT
ANSWERS C G D A
How many standard sizes of violins are there? What are they? CORRECT ANSWERS
4/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/18, 7/8, 1/8
Why is it important to know approximately when technological innovations were
introduced in instrument making? CORRECT ANSWERS Tells how people of that era
would play music, style of music
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