The Rhythm of Life: A Quiz on Percussion Instruments

The piano is a keyboard instrument, not a percussion instrument.

The word 'percussion' comes from the Latin word 'percussio', meaning 'to strike'.

The triangle is a percussion instrument made of a metal bar bent into a triangular shape and struck with a metal beater.

The bass drum is the largest and lowest-pitched drum in a standard drum set.

The djembe is a goblet-shaped drum traditionally made from animal hide stretched over a wooden frame and played with sticks.

The marimba is a percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone, but with tuned resonators underneath the bars, producing a rich, warm sound.

The glockenspiel is a percussion instrument played by striking a series of tuned metal bars with mallets.

Castanets are a pair of small percussion instruments made of wood, typically played by striking them together.

The vibraphone is a percussion instrument known for its distinctive, shimmering sound, produced by metal bars that vibrate when struck with mallets.

The bongos are a pair of hand-held percussion instruments originating from South America, typically played by striking them with the hands.

The xylophone is a percussion instrument played by striking a series of tuned wooden bars with mallets.

The congas are a set of hand-held percussion instruments originating from South America, typically played by striking them with the hands.

The bass drum is known for its deep, resonant sound and is often used in marching bands.

The timpani are a set of tuned drums that are played with mallets.

The cowbell is known for its distinctive, high-pitched sound and is often used in Latin music.