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Embark on a musical adventure and learn how to make fascinating musical instruments along the way! Our GPS scavenger hunt combines the joy of making music with discovering special places around you. From simple shakers to creative string instruments - build your own orchestra during this unique experience.

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

Which musical instrument is the easiest to make yourself?
Simple rattles or shakers A grand piano A full drum kit An electric guitar
What can you use to improve the sound of your homemade guitar?
A larger sound box Thicker strings A longer neck More strings
What is fun about making your own musical instruments?
You can make your own music and be creative It is very difficult It costs a lot of money No need to practice
Which property of a material is important for a good sound box?
That the sound passes well That it is very heavy That it is waterproof That it is transparent
What can you use to make a simple triangle?
A metal rod in a triangular shape Three wooden blocks A plastic triangle Three stones
What natural material is used to make the bristles of a violin bow?
Horsehair Sheep's wool Cat hair Bird feathers
What can you use as a sound box for a homemade banjo?
A round box or bowl A square plank A long tube A flat stone
What material is commonly used for the strings of a harp?
Nylon or steel Cotton Wool Silk
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What causes the different pitches on a marimba?
The length of the wooden boards The thickness of the sticks The height of the frame The type of wood
What material is used for the best triangles?
Hardened steel Copper Aluminium Iron
What technique is used to shape metal wind instruments?
Hammering and bending Casting in moulds 3D printing Cutting and welding
What material is used for cymbals?
Bronze alloy Pure copper Steel Aluminium
What are the best violin bows made of?
Pernambuco wood Oak Bamboo Birch wood
Why do some guitars have a cutaway?
To better reach the high frets For a more beautiful look To save weight For better resonance
What is the function of the resonator on a banjo?
Reflecting and amplifying sound Holding the strings Protecting the sheet Decorating the instrument
What material is commonly used for professional clarinets?
Ebony Bamboo Metal Porcelain
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What do you call the process of polishing a guitar?
Lacquer Pickling Planing Sanding
What is the function of the f-holes in a violin?
Letting sound escape Fixing strings Storing the bow Regulating moisture
What is the advantage of carbon fibre in instrument making?
It is light and strong It is very cheap It has a warm sound It is easy to repair
Which part of a piano strikes the strings?
The hammer The damper The key The pedal
Why do acoustic guitars have a sound hole?
To vibrate the air in the sound box To replace the strings For wood ventilation To reduce weight
What determines the timbre of different woods for instruments?
The density and structure of the wood The colour of the wood The age of the tree The season it was cut
What property does goatskin have that makes it suitable for drumheads?
It is thin but strong It is very thick It is translucent It is water-repellent
What technique is used to make guitar strings?
Winding of metal wire Casting of liquid metal Cutting from metal sheets Folding of metal foil
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What is the purpose of 'seasoning' in woodworking for instruments?
Extracting moisture for stability Change colour Increase hardness Improve odour
What most determines the timbre of a brass instrument?
Shape and proportion of the tube Thickness of the metal Type of soldering Surface finish
What is the function of 'linings' in guitar making?
Reinforce connection between front/rear plate and sides Sound attenuation in the sound box Decoration on the inside Regulating moisture
What technique is used to refine the sound of cymbals?
Manual hammering and turning Chemical etching of the surface Thermal treatment in furnaces Polishing with abrasive paste
What property makes certain bamboo species suitable for flute construction?
Natural hollow structure and density Flexibility with temperature changes Resistance to moisture Natural antibacterial properties
What technique is used to make accordion bellows?
Folding impregnated cardboard with leather Textile weaving with rubber Pressing of plastic layers Gluing wooden slats
Which type of wood is most valued for the keys of a harpsichord?
Linde Beech Spruce Oak
What technique is used to tune the pitch of xylophone records?
Bottom bore out for lower tones Top trimming for higher tones Notching sides for lower tones Breaking off ends for higher tones
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