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Instrument Riddles For Centers

Submitted by Ellie W., California

Idea posted 2004-05-11

Here are some instrument riddles for your students:

Write the answer under each riddle.
1. I have four strings.

I am important.

I am played with a bow.

I have a four-octave range.

What am I?

2. I look like a kettle.

I am made of copper.

I have a tight skin.

A player hits me.

What am I?

3. I am made of brass.

I slide up and down.

I have a low voice.

What am I?

4. I am a piece of steel.

I am bent three times.

A player hits me.

What am I?

5. I am painted gold.

I have many strings.

A player picks them.

I have pedals.

What am I?

6. I am made of silver.

My mouth is at the side.

I have holes in my side.

I sound high and clear.

What am I?