Orchestra
Name the instrument families that make up an orchestra.
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
String instruments are part of what category of instruments
Chordophones
What is the only instrument that does not require a reed?
Flute
What is the highest pitched brass instrument?
Trumpet
To make a sound on all percussion instruments the player must ____________, _____________, or _____________ the instrument.
Strike, Shake, or Rub
During what century was the basic make-up of the orchestra established.
18th Century
What is the highest pitched stringed instrument?
Violin
The clarinet has metal __________ for playing different notes
Keys
What is the lowest pitched instrument?
Tuba
Instruments such as snare drum, triangle, and wood block all have ______________ pitch.
Indefinite
This family of instruments sits closest to the audience.
Strings
What is the name of the lowest pitched instrument in the string family?
Bass, Double Bass, Stringed Bass, or Contrabass
What is a dense, black wood that wooden instruments are made of?
Grenadilla
How do brass players make sound on their instruments?
Buzz their lips intro a mouthpiece
Percussion instruments that produce specific notes have __________________ pitch.
Definite
This person stands at the front of the orchestra and uses hand gestures to keep everyone playing together.
Conductor
How many strings do the orchestral string instruments have?
Four
Name three double reed instruments.
Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon
Trumpets have __________ valves, while horns have _____________ valves.
Piston Valves, Rotary Valves
Timpani are often called ___________ drums.
Kettle
This person leads the strings and is in charge of tuning the orchestra.
Concert Master
What is the name of the technique where a string player plucks the strings of their instrument?
Pizzicato
Name the four commonly used saxophone instruments.
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone
What is the name of a marching version of a tuba?
Sousaphone
A marimba player can hold four of these.
Mallets