strings

Question 1

tuning of the violin

Answer 1

1. G below middle C
2. each is a perfect fifth above the previous string

Question 2

alto clef positioning

Answer 2

the line enclosed by the two arcs is middle C, middle string enclosed

Question 3

tuning of the viola

Answer 3

tuned a fifth lower than the violin: lowest string: an octave below middle c

Question 4

tuning of cello

Answer 4

an octave lower than the viola

Question 5

tenor clef positioning

Answer 5

arcs are enclosed around the second string from the top

Question 6

tuning of the double bass

Answer 6

lowest string: E, a minor sixth lower than cello, each string tuned a perfect fourth above the one below

Question 7

double bass notes

Answer 7

they are written an octave higher than they sound

Question 8

pizzicato

Answer 8

pluck string with finger

Question 9

arco

Answer 9

with the bow

Question 10

portamento

Answer 10

a smooth gliding from one note to another

Question 11

sul ponticello

Answer 11

bow on or near the bridge

Question 12

sul tasto

Answer 12

bow on or near the fingerboard

Question 13

tremolo

Answer 13

bowing very rapidly to produce a shimmering or wavering effect