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Bianco's Cello

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    The Cello - by Bianco
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  • What family does the cello belong to?
    Bass
    String
    Woodwind
    Percussion
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  • How does the cello compare to the viola in terms of pitch?
    Higher
    None of the above
    Lower
    Same
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  • Who was the first known maker of the cello?
    Antonio Stradivari
    Goffriller
    Andrea Amati
    Travis
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  • When was the size of the cello reduced from 31 inches to 29 inches?
    1800s
    1600s
    1900s
    1700s
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  • What was the reason for reducing the size of the cello?
    Reduce the weight
    Enhance appearance
    Improve sound quality
    Increase tension
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  • How do cellists typically support the weight of the cello in modern orchestras?
    With an endpin
    Using a strap
    Resting on their knees
    On their shoulder
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  • What did cellists in the 1800s do to prevent the cello from dropping to the floor?
    Squeezed their knees together
    Used a shoulder rest
    Balanced it on their head
    Used a special strap
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  • What is the purpose of taping the fingerboard for beginning cellists?
    Improve sound quality
    Enhance appearance
    Prevent scratches
    Remind them where to place fingers
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  • Which wood is preferred for the fingerboard of the cello?
    Ebony
    Maple
    Mahogany
    Spruce
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  • What wood is typically used for the back and sides of the cello?
    Ebony
    Mahogany
    Maple
    Spruce
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  • What is responsible for bowing or plucking the strings on the cello?
    Right hand
    Feet
    Left hand
    Nose
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  • What is the top of the cello typically made of?
    Mahogany
    Maple
    Spruce
    Ebony
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  • What is the primary reason for carefully carving and shaping the parts of the cello?
    Improve sound quality
    Reduce weight
    Enhance durability
    Aesthetic appeal
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  • What special glue is used to assemble the body of the cello?
    Super glue
    Wood glue
    Epoxy
    Hide glue
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  • What is the purpose of the endpin on the cello?
    Increase tension
    Enhance appearance
    Support weight
    Improve sound quality
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  • What is a fun fact about a Goffriller cello made in 1707?
    It was sold for $620,800 in 2006
    It was sold for $602,800 in 2005
    It was sold for $620,800 in 2005
    It was sold for $602,800 in 2006
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