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Music Quiz - Basic Violin:
Question 1 & 2 are based on the image above.
1. Is this a good violin posture?
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Yes
No
2. If you select "No", why do you think it is not a good violin posture? (select all that apply)
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The violin is not supported on the shoulder.
The right hand is holding the bow with the fingertips.
The left hand is grabbing the neck of the violin.
The head is tilted too much to the left.
3. Label the following violin parts
Bridge
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Fingerboard
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Scroll
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Neck
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Chin rest
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Tailpiece
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Pegs
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
End button
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Fine tuner
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
F holes
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
4. What are the four open strings of the violin, from the lowest to the highest?
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G, D, A, E
E, A, D, G
A, G, E, D
D, A, G, E
5. Which one of them has the best bow hold?
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A
B
C
D
6. What is the meaning of the sign above?
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Up bow, from frog to tip
Up bow, from tip to frog
Down bow, from frog to tip
Down bow, from tip to frog
7. What does the sign above the note tells you?
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Staccato, play the note shorter
Accent, play the note with an attack
Tenuto, play the note to its full value
8. What does "pizzicato" or "pizz." mean in violin music?
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Pluck the string with your finger
Tap your finger on the violin
Eat a pizza after you practice
Place the bow on the strings behind the bridge
9. What do we call the line that connects the two notes above?
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Tie
Slur
Vibrato
Legato
10. What do we call it when we play two strings at the same time?
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Shifting
Glissando
Tremolo
Double Stops
11. In general, when playing a long note, I should move my bow slower. True or False?
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True
False
12. Which of these can help to produce a beautiful sound on the violin? (select all that apply)
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Grab the neck of the violin firmly
Draw the bow perpendicularly (90°) to the strings
Squeeze the bow with the fingers
Maintain a consistent sounding point in between the fingerboard and the bridge
13. What should be AVOIDED during your practice session?
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Keep a steady pulse and execute the rhythm accurately
Listen out for good tone and intonation
Making the same mistakes over and over again
Practice difficult passage slowly
14. Which of the following is INAPPROPRIATE?
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Loosen the bow hair when it is not in use
Wipe the dust off the strings with a dry cloth
Keep the instrument in the case when you are not playing
Leave the instrument in the car under the hot sun
15. Besides practicing, what other activities are good for your development as a musician? (select all that apply)
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Read books and articles related to music
Attend live music performance
Join an ensemble (i.e. orchestra)
Play video games all day
Participate in music workshops and seminars
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