π» Themed set
Musical Instruments: how big are they really?
Violins, guitars, double basses and concert grand pianos.
Unrolling the blueprintβ¦
Real sizes in this set
Spoiler alert β play first! Every item in the musical instruments set, smallest to largest.
| Object | Metric | Imperial | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonica | 10.2 cm | 4.02 in | long |
| Snare drum | 35.6 cm | 1 ft 2 in | across |
| Trumpet | 48 cm | 1 ft 7 in | long |
| Ukulele | 53 cm | 1 ft 9 in | tall |
| Bass drum | 55.9 cm | 1 ft 10 in | across |
| Violin | 59 cm | 1 ft 11 in | tall |
| Flute | 67 cm | 2 ft 2 in | long |
| Acoustic guitar | 1.02 m | 3 ft 4 in | tall |
| Cello | 1.2 m | 3 ft 11 in | tall |
| Double bass | 1.8 m | 5 ft 11 in | tall |
| Concert harp | 1.85 m | 6 ft 1 in | tall |
| Concert grand piano | 2.74 m | 9 ft | long |
Questions
How does the musical instruments size game work?
Each round shows one object at true scale as a solid blue yardstick. Stretch the dashed outline of a musical instrument until it looks right, then press Measure to see its real size. Five rounds, up to 15 stars.
What is the largest item in the musical instruments set?
Concert grand piano, at 2.74 m (9 ft) long.
And the smallest?
Harmonica, at 10.2 cm (4.02 in) long.
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