Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
Strings
All
100
This instrument family is called the "woodwind" family because all these instruments originally were made of...
Wood
100
What do you need to do on the mouthpiece of a brass instrument to make a sound?
Buzz
100

Percussion instruments are any instrument that you need to ______ to play.

Hit, shake, scrape

100
This family is called the "String Family" because each instrument has...
Strings
100
Which Families is the piano in?
Percussion and Strings
200
What is the piece of thin wood called that vibrates to make a sound on a woodwind instrument?
Reed
200
This is wrapped around in different formations to make a brass instrument
Tubing
200

Wooden instrument that you shake to play

Maracas

200

How do you play on a string instrument (two ways)

Bowing and plucking

200
Explain why the piano is in two families:
The piano has strings. To make those strings sound, key must be pressed that sends a hammer hitting the string.
300

How do you change the notes on a woodwind instrument?

Cover the holes

300
This is the highest sounding brass instrument
Trumpet
300

What is the name of the instrument that is round with metal jingles attached to it?

Tambourine

300

Name two string instruments that you cannot bow

Harp & Guitar et.

300
Which instrument family has the most instruments?
Percussion
400
What is the lowest sounding woodwind instrument?
Bassoon (Contrabassoon also acceptable)
400
How do you change the sound on a brass instrument (except trombone)
Push valves
400

Where are the percussion instruments located in an orchestra?

Behind everyone

400

Which string instrument is the highest sounding?

Violin

400
What is bow hair made from?
Horse hair
500

Why are some woodwind instruments not made of wood anymore?

It makes them easier to play, they last longer.

500
Which brass instrument has the most tubing?
French Horn
500

Name two instruments that use a mallet to play

Acceptable answers: Xylophone, Marimba, Bells

500

How do you change the sound on a string instrument

Put finger down on different parts of the string

500
What is the difference between the two bongo drums?
One is smaller and one is bigger. One is higher sounding and one is lower sounding.
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