Strings Flashcards
What is the strings family made up of?
Violins, violas, cello, double bass, and harp
How many pieces of wood is the violin made up of?
70
Is the Violin the smallest or the largest instrument in the strings ?
The smallest
What is the bow for the violin made of?
Horse tail hairs
How many hairs are made to make the violins bows?
150 to 200
What are violin strings made from?
‘Cat gut’ which is actually sheep gut
What measurement is the smallest violin ?
1/2 a centimetre
What instrument is slightly larger than the violin?
The viola
When and where was then viola invented?
In Italy in the 1500s
Give the names of 2 famous viola players.
Beethoven and Mozart
What band used Violas?
The Beatles
How many violas are usually in a symphony orchestra?
10 to 14
What is the full name for the cello?
‘Violoncello’
How is ‘cello’ pronounced?Why?
‘Chello’ because it is Italian
How many cellos are in a symphony orchestra?
8to12
What is the part of the cello called that rests on the floor?
The end pin or spike
Why does the endpoint rest on the floor?
To take the weight of the instrument
What pitch does the double bass give?
A very low sound
What is the other name for the ‘double bass’ ?
The ‘Contrabass’
How many strings does a double bass have?
4 but can be made with 5
What fingers do harp players never use ?
Little fingers cause they are too weak.
How many pedals does a concert harp have?why?
7 pedals to allow the player to change the length of the strings.
What colour are the strings on a harp? Why?
Coloured so you can see them quickly
How many strings does a harp have?
47
