Drums of the World!

A vibrant collage of different drums from around the world including a Djembe, Conga, Snare Drum, and Handpan, with a rich background of musical notes and cultural symbols.

Drums of the World Quiz

Test your knowledge of percussion instruments from around the globe with our engaging "Drums of the World" quiz! Explore different types of drums, their origins, and their cultural significance.

Whether you're a music enthusiast or just curious, this quiz will challenge you with questions like:

Identify the origins of the Djembe.
Learn about the famous Conga from Cuba.
Discover the birthplace of the modern drum kit.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by PlayingPercussion52

Which part of the world does a "Djembe" come from?

West Africa

South Africa

Morocco

Serbia

A "Conga" comes from an Island nation in central America, also famous for their Vintage cars and Cigars...

Jamaica

Tasmania

Cuba

Chile

Famous for their football, music and dancing, Brazil is home to many percussive instruments. Which of these is Brazilian?

Dumbek

Bongos

Drum Kit

Bass Drum

On a drum kit, which skin is tuned the highest & tightest?

Bass Drum

Floor Tom

Snare Drum

Hi Hat

A Drum stick has 4 main parts. Which of these is not a name of one of them?

Shaft

Bead

Shoulder

Boom

A "Handpan" or "Hang drum" is one of the newest percussion instruments created. In which country was it first built?

Australia

New Zealand

Switzerland

Fiji

Which part of the modern drum kit, originally came from Turkey?

Snare Drum

Bass Drum

Cymbals

Tom Toms

The world's first & favourite drum stick manufacturer is...?

Zildjian

Pro Mark

Vic Firth

Pearl

How many percussionists are typically found in a classical symphony orchestra?

In which country was the modern Drum kit born?

England

U.S.A

China

Zimbabwe

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