Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

Music riddle

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The different groups of instruments

Instrument puzzle

In the following task, try to match each instrument with the right group of instruments.

Keyboard Instruments

String Instruments

Wind Instruments

Percussion Instruments

Harpsichord

Tambourine

Oboe

Viola

Violin

Double Bass

Triangle

Organ

Accordion

Harp

Saxophone

Piano

Bassoon

Cello

Flute

Snare Drum

Cymbals

Synthesizer

Bass Drum

Clarinet

Instruments in detail

Take a closer look at three instruments and answer the related questions. Before reading, look at the pictures: Can you identify which instrument group they each belong to?

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Q: Which of the following pieces of music is known for featuring the violin?
- 'The Four Seasons' by Vivaldi (correct)
- 'Take Five' by Dave Brubeck
- 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin
- 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles

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Q: If you were to hear 'Stairway to Heaven' being played, which instrument would likely be featured prominently?
- Saxophone
- Guitar (correct)
- Piano
- Violin

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Q: John Coltrane is renowned for playing which instrument?
- Saxophone (correct)
- Guitar
- Trumpet
- Violin

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Q: Which instrument is commonly made of metal and featured in jazz bands?
- Violin
- Flute
- Saxophone (correct)
- Guitar

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Q: Which famous violinist is known for their exceptional skill?
- Jimi Hendrix
- John Coltrane
- Dave Brubeck
- Itzhak Perlman (correct)

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Q: Which instrument is approximately 100 cm in length and popular in rock bands?
- Drums
- Violin
- Guitar (correct)
- Saxophone

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Q: What distinguishes the guitar from the violin in terms of size?
- The violin is larger than the guitar
- The guitar is approximately 60 cm long, whereas the violin is about 100 cm long
- The guitar is approximately 100 cm long, whereas the violin is about 60 cm long (correct)
- Both instruments are roughly the same size

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Q: In which type of ensemble would you most likely find a saxophone?
- Brass band
- Jazz band (correct)
- String quartet
- Rock band