String Names
This is the smallest, highest pitched string instrument in the orchestra.
What is the violin?
A wooden rod with horse hair used to scrape on most string instruments.
What is a bow?
The sound made by a string that is shorter than all the others (is it high or low?)
What is high?
This string instrument is the largest and must be played standing or on a stool
What is a bass?
Knobs used to tighten and loosen the strings to make sure the strings are in pitch.
What are tuning pegs?
The sound made by a string that is thicker than all the others (is it high or low?)
What is low?
This string instrument is just slightly larger than a violin, with a very similar name.
What is a viola?
The part of the string instrument that holds the strings off the body so that they can vibrate.
What is a bridge?
The sound made by a string that is looser than all the others (is it high or low?)
This string instrument is held between the knees and is played sitting down.
What is a cello?
The holes that allow the sound come out of the instrument's body.
What are the F Holes
The sound made when the bow is pulled more quickly on the strings (is it loud or quiet?)
This instrument has 47 strings.
What is a harp?
The number of strings on all orchestra string instruments besides the harp.
What is the front?