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Bianco's Cello

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  • When was the size of the cello reduced from 31 inches to 29 inches?
    1600s
    1700s
    1900s
    1800s
  • What is the purpose of taping the fingerboard for beginning cellists?
    Improve sound quality
    Enhance appearance
    Remind them where to place fingers
    Prevent scratches
  • How do cellists typically support the weight of the cello in modern orchestras?
    On their shoulder
    Resting on their knees
    With an endpin
    Using a strap
  • What is the primary reason for carefully carving and shaping the parts of the cello?
    Aesthetic appeal
    Enhance durability
    Improve sound quality
    Reduce weight
  • 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 2006
    It was sold for $602,800 in 2005
    It was sold for $620,800 in 2005
  • What is responsible for bowing or plucking the strings on the cello?
    Nose
    Feet
    Right hand
    Left hand
  • How does the cello compare to the viola in terms of pitch?
    None of the above
    Higher
    Same
    Lower
  • 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
  • What family does the cello belong to?
    Bass
    Woodwind
    Percussion
    String
  • What is responsible for fingering the notes on the cello?
    Right hand
    Left hand
    Both hands equally
    Feet
  • What is the purpose of the endpin on the cello?
    Support weight
    Increase tension
    Enhance appearance
    Improve sound quality
  • Who was the first known maker of the cello?
    Andrea Amati
    Antonio Stradivari
    Goffriller
    Travis
  • What special glue is used to assemble the body of the cello?
    Epoxy
    Super glue
    Hide glue
    Wood glue
  • What wood is typically used for the back and sides of the cello?
    Maple
    Mahogany
    Ebony
    Spruce
  • Who was the teacher of Antonio Stradivari?
    Travis
    Andrea Amati
    None of the above
    Goffriller
  • Which wood is preferred for the fingerboard of the cello?
    Ebony
    Spruce
    Mahogany
    Maple
  • What was the reason for reducing the size of the cello?
    Improve sound quality
    Reduce the weight
    Enhance appearance
    Increase tension
  • What part of the cello helps in dispersing sound and vibration?
    Tailpiece
    Fingerboard
    Endpin
    Bridge
  • How many cellists does a typical symphony orchestra include?
    8 to 12
    25 to 30
    15 to 20
    4 to 6
  • What is the top of the cello typically made of?
    Maple
    Ebony
    Mahogany
    Spruce
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