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Music Quiz - Basic Violin:

Question 1 & 2 are based on the image above.

1. Is this a good violin posture? *

Yes No

2. If you select "No", why do you think it is not a good violin posture? (select all that apply) *

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 *

Fingerboard *

Scroll *

Neck *

Chin rest *

Tailpiece *

Pegs *

End button *

Fine tuner *

F holes *

4. What are the four open strings of the violin, from the lowest to the highest? *

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? *

A B C D

6. What is the meaning of the sign above? *

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? *

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? *

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? *

Tie Slur Vibrato Legato

10. What do we call it when we play two strings at the same time? *

Shifting Glissando Tremolo Double Stops

11. In general, when playing a long note, I should move my bow slower. True or False? *

True False

12. Which of these can help to produce a beautiful sound on the violin? (select all that apply) *

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? *

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? *

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) *

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