Question

In an orchestra, which stringed instrument plays the highest notes?

Answer 1

The first answer would be (B) the violin. The violin is the smallest and highest pitched instrument in the violin family which is in regular use. It serves as the basis for instrumental use in classical Western music.

The second answer would be, (B) Playing instrumental sounds that resemble speech. Word painting is a way in which the music mimics the meaning of a word, or emotion, for example a shocked expression could have a sharp ascending scale or abrupt ending. 

Answer 2

Answer 1:

(B) Violin

The violin, also identified informally as a fiddle, is a wooden string instrument in the violin family. Most violins have a curved wooden body. It is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the family in general use. The violin typically has four strings tuned in perfect fifths and is usually played by drawing a bow across its strings.

Answer 2:

(B) Playing instrumental sounds that resemble speech

Word painting (also perceived as tone painting or text painting) is the musical method of composing music that matches the literal meaning of a song's lyrics. For example, rising scales would complete lyrics about going up; slow, dark music would complete lyrics about death.