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
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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.
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Which instrument is over 6 feet high and has sloping shoulders?- A.
The violin
- B.
The bass
- C.
The viola
- D.
The cello
- 3.
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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.
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He is playing a standard cello which is around 4 feet long.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.
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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.
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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.
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The musician standing in the back is playing the bass.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.
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The cello is standing in the garden.- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.
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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.
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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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