Which String Instrument Burns Longer?
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"The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer. " --Victor Borge This exercise shows the differences among the four string instruments through the practice of the comparatives of adjectives & adverbs. visit: Cora Chen's website
- 1.
![Which of the following statements is NOT true? - ProProfs]( "Which of the following statements is NOT true?")
Which of the following statements is NOT true?- A.
The viola is a bit larger in size than the violin.
- B.
A standard violin is around 24 inches long.
- C.
A standard viola is around 27 inches long.
- D.
The violin is as big as the viola.
- 2.
![Which instrument is over 6 feet high and has sloping shoulders?
- ProProfs]( "Which instrument is over 6 feet high and has sloping shoulders?")
Which instrument is over 6 feet high and has sloping shoulders?- A.
The violin
- B.
The bass
- C.
The viola
- D.
The cello
- 3.
![This is a photo of ____________________ .
- ProProfs]( "This is a photo of ____________________ .")
This is a photo of ____________________ .- A.
Two violas with a bass
- B.
Two violins with a cello
- C.
One violin, one viola and a bass
- D.
One violin, one viola and a cello
- 4.
![He is playing a standard cello which is around 4 feet long.
- ProProfs]( "He is playing a standard cello which is around 4 feet long.")
He is playing a standard cello which is around 4 feet long.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.
![Which two instruments have chin rests and are played by tucking them between your chin
and shoulder? - ProProfs]( "Which two instruments have chin rests and are played by tucking them between your chin
and shoulder?")
Which two instruments have chin rests and are played by tucking them between your chin and shoulder?- A.
The violin and the cello
- B.
The viola and the cello
- C.
The violin and the viola
- D.
The cello and the bass
- 6.
![Both of the cello and bass have tail spikes and metal pegs to support them to rest on
the floor while they are played. - ProProfs]( "Both of the cello and bass have tail spikes and metal pegs to support them to rest on
the floor while they are played.")
Both of the cello and bass have tail spikes and metal pegs to support them to rest on the floor while they are played.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.
![The musician standing in the back is playing the bass. - ProProfs]( "The musician standing in the back is playing the bass.")
The musician standing in the back is playing the bass.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.
![The cello is standing in the garden.
- ProProfs]( "The cello is standing in the garden.")
The cello is standing in the garden.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.
![Which of the following statements is NOT true? - ProProfs]( "Which of the following statements is NOT true?")
Which of the following statements is NOT true?- A.
Both of the violin bow and the viola bow are around 29 inches long, but the viola bow is a little thicker and heavier than the violin bow.
- B.
The cello bow is over 28 inches long and is thicker than a viola bow.
- C.
A bass bow is 26-27 inches long which is very thick and heavy.
- D.
The bass bow is the longest and the heaviest of all.
- 10.
![Which of the following statements is NOT true?
- ProProfs]( "Which of the following statements is NOT true?")
Which of the following statements is NOT true?- A.
The sound of the violin is high, bright and sweet, while the sound of the viola is deeper and warmer than the violin.
- B.
The violas often play the melody in an orchestra or ensemble.
- C.
The cello makes a wide range of beautiful sounds, from warm low notes to rich high notes.
- D.
The deep, very low sounds of the bass are often used to help hold together the harmonies and to help carry the rhythm.
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