Violin
This instrument belongs to the string family and is the smallest and highest-pitched member. What is the instrument?
Violin
This instrument looks like a violin but is slightly bigger and plays lower notes.
Viola
This large string instrument rests on the floor and is played while sitting down. What is the instrument?
Cello
This is the largest and lowest instrument in the string family. What is the instrument?
Double Bass
True or False: Ms. D'Addio primary instrument is the violin.
False.
This part of the violin helps players change the pitch of notes by pressing down the strings. What is the part?
Fingerboard
The viola’s strings are tuned to A, D, G, and this lowest string. What is the lowest string?
C
The cello’s strings are tuned to A, D, G, and this lowest string. What is the lowest string?
C
The double bass can be played with a bow or by doing this. What is this action called?
Plucking (or pizzicato)
Ms. D'Addio received her bachelors and masters degree from which of the following schools:
a. UConn
b. Stratford High School
c. University of Hartford
d. CCSU
c. University of Hartford
This item, made of horsehair, is used to play the violin by moving across the strings. What is this item called?
Bow
This part of the viola helps keep the instrument steady and comfortable on the shoulder.
Shoulder rest
This metal rod at the bottom of the cello supports it on the floor. What is the part?
Endpin
This metal piece at the bottom of the bass helps support it on the floor. What is the part?
Endpin
How many sisters does Ms. D'Addio have?
2 older sisters
Violinists apply this sticky substance to the bow hair to create friction and make sound. What is this substance called?
Rosin
Players tighten or loosen the strings using these parts to stay in tune. What is this part?
Tuning Pegs
True or False: The cello is the smallest instrument in the string family.
False
True or False: In jazz music, the double bass is often played by plucking the strings instead of using a bow.
True
Are Both of Ms. D'Addio's parents musicians?
Yes
Mom = Flute, piano, and sings
Dad = Trumpet and Conductor
This part of the violin helps players position the instrument comfortably under their jaw. What is the part?
Chinrest
This part of the viola is made mostly of wood and helps amplify the sound. What is the part?
Body
The cello produces its deep, rich sound because its body is made mostly of this material. What is the material?
Wood
The four strings on the double bass are tuned to these notes. What are the notes?
E, A, D, and G
How far does Ms. D'Addio commute to work?
1 hour