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True or False: The percussion family is believed to contain the oldest instruments, other than the human voice.

True. Drums are the world's oldest and most ubiquitous musical instruments, and the basic design has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years.

Name an example of body percussion

Stomping, patting either the left, right, or both thighs or cheeks with hands, clapping, snapping fingers

True or False: The main difference between a xylophone and the glockenspiel is the material used for the bars

True: the xylophone uses wood whereas the glockenspiel and metallophone use metal.

What is the only percussion instrument that needs to be warmed up before you play it? a) gong b) xylophone c) glokenspiel d) bass drum

Gong. You use the mallet to gently hit the gong quickly so it vibrates slightly to warm it up.

True or false: The percussion "family" is the smallest in the orchestra.

False. Actually, percussion is the largest.

Which percussion instrument only has one sound? a) chimes b) timpani c) gong d) marimba

The gong has only one sound, not many.

True or False: The preferred way to stop the ringing of a cymbal is to press the cymbals together tighter.

False. Actually, the preferred way to stop the ringing is to pull the cymbals against your body.

What is the name of the metal drums that are originally from the Caribbean region? A) Island drums b) hit the metal c) steel drums d) iron sticks

Steel drums originally come from the country of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Modern steel drums are made from converted metal oil barrels. The drums ar

True or False: The glass harp is a percussion instrument which uses wine glasses.

True! The glass harp was first made by an Irishman in 1741. It consists of wine glasses with different amounts of water which gives different notes.

Which percussion instrument is named after its shape?

the triangle

What is the name of the drum that makes a rattling sound when hit?

Snare drums have a metal wires on the bottom which rattle against the drum when it is hit creating the sound. Snare drums are often found in marching and milita

From which country do bongo drums originally come? a) Canada b) Cuba c) France d) Australia

The first mention of bongo drums is from eastern Cuba in the late 19th century. Bongo drums are made up of two drums with one being bigger than the other.