Woodwinds
The thin piece of cane woodwinds use to play their instrument is called a what?
A reed
What do trombones use to change notes?
A slide
What is the type of drum that percussionists start learning on?
Snare drum
What does "forte" mean?
Loud
How many beats would one dotted half note be?
3 beats
What woodwind instrument plays even higher than the flute?
The piccolo
What do brass players use to play their instrument?
A mouthpiece
TRUE OR FALSE: The bells use the same notes in the same order as the piano.
True
What does "piano" mean?
Soft/quiet
How many beats would one half rest be?
2 beats
Why are they called "woodwinds"?
Previously made out of wood, use a reed
How many valves does the French horn have?
3
What is the name of the percussion instrument that has two cymbals that are hit together by pressing a pedal with your foot?
What does "mezzo-piano" mean?
Medium soft/quiet
How many beats would 3 eighth notes be?
1 and a half
Name a double reed instrument.
Oboe, bassoon, English horn
How many valves does the trumpet have?
3
TRUE OR FALSE: A FLAM is a type of rudiment that starts with both sticks high above the drum head.
False; one stick starts low, one stick starts high
What does "fortissimo" mean?
Very loud
How many beats would eight 16th notes be?
2 beats
What plays higher: the soprano saxophone or the Eb clarinet?
Eb clarinet
What plays higher: the euphonium or the sousaphone?
The euphonium
How many timpani are in a standard set? (We do not have a standard set at Surrey)
4
What does "fortississimo" mean?
Very VERY loud
How many beats would sixteen 16th notes be?
4 beats