Musical Instruments Quiz

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Do you consider yourself a musical maestro? Do you think you can name all musical instruments? Play this multiple choice questions-based quiz to test yourself. The quiz contains various questions, and in every question, either a musical instrument or some feature of a musical instrument will be described to you. You have to answer all of them; if you can score 10/10, you can proudly call yourself a musical maestro you find this quiz exciting, share it with your friends.

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1.

What musical instrument is it?
- A.
  
  Saxophone
- B.
  
  Clarinet
- C.
  
  Guitar
- D.
  
  Violin
Correct Answer
C. Guitar

Explanation
The correct answer is guitar because it is a musical instrument. The other options, saxophone, clarinet, and violin, are also musical instruments, but the question specifically asks for one instrument, and guitar is the only option that fits that criteria.

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2.

What musical instrument is it?
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Flute
- C.
  
  Drum
- D.
  
  Lyre
Correct Answer
B. Flute

Explanation
The correct answer is flute because it is a musical instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in the instrument. It is typically made of wood or metal and produces a beautiful melodic sound. The other options, keyboard, drum, and lyre, are also musical instruments, but they are not played by blowing air into them like the flute.

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3.

What musical instrument is it?
- A.
  
  Drums
- B.
  
  Flute
- C.
  
  Lyre
- D.
  
  Harp
- E.
  
  None
Correct Answer
D. Harp

Explanation
The correct answer is harp. A harp is a musical instrument that consists of a triangular frame with strings stretched vertically across it. It is played by plucking the strings with fingers. The other options, such as drums, flute, and lyre, are different musical instruments that have their own distinct characteristics and ways of producing sound.

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4.

What musical instrument is it?
- A.
  
  Trumpet
- B.
  
  Piano
- C.
  
  Tuba
- D.
  
  Xylophone
Correct Answer
A. Trumpet

Explanation
The correct answer is trumpet because it is a musical instrument.

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5.

What musical instrument is it?
- A.
  
  Violin
- B.
  
  Guitar
- C.
  
  Triangle
- D.
  
  Bass
Correct Answer
C. Triangle

Explanation
The correct answer is triangle. The question asks for the musical instrument, and out of the given options, the triangle is the only one that is a musical instrument. The violin and guitar are string instruments, and the bass is a type of guitar. Therefore, the triangle is the correct answer.

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6.

It is a wind instrument.
- A.
  
  Guitar
- B.
  
  Clarinet
- C.
  
  Maracas
- D.
  
  Violin
- E.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. Clarinet

Explanation
A clarinet is a wind instrument, typically made of wood or plastic. It is played by blowing air into a mouthpiece and using keys to change the pitch. The sound is produced by the vibration of a single reed attached to the mouthpiece. The guitar, violin, and maracas are not wind instruments, as they are played by plucking or striking strings or shaking in the case of maracas.

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7.

It is a percussion instrument.
- A.
  
  Piano
- B.
  
  Flute
- C.
  
  Xylophone
- D.
  
  Guitar
- E.
  
  None
Correct Answer
C. Xylophone

Explanation
The xylophone is a percussion instrument that consists of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with mallets to produce sound. It is commonly used in orchestras, bands, and other musical ensembles. Unlike the piano, flute, and guitar, which belong to different instrument families, the xylophone is specifically classified as a percussion instrument due to its method of sound production. Therefore, the correct answer is xylophone.

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8.

It is a string instrument.
- A.
  
  Drums
- B.
  
  Piano
- C.
  
  Saxophone
- D.
  
  Tambourine
- E.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. Piano

Explanation
The correct answer is piano because it is a string instrument. The piano has strings that are struck by hammers when the keys are pressed, producing sound. This distinguishes it from the other options listed, such as drums, saxophone, and tambourine, which are not string instruments.

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9.

What musical instrument is it?
- A.
  
  Triangle
- B.
  
  Guitar
- C.
  
  Keyboard
- D.
  
  Harmonica
Correct Answer
C. Keyboard

Explanation
The correct answer is keyboard because a keyboard is a musical instrument that is played by pressing keys. It is commonly used in various genres of music and can produce a wide range of sounds.

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