Woodwinds
What is the technical/fancy name for a flute player?
Flutist/flautist
How many valves are on a standard trumpet?
Three
This is the lowest instrument in the band
The tuba
This drum has a set of metal wires along the bottom to make it buzz when played
the snare drum
This symbol indicates silence in music
A rest
What are most professional flutes made of/plated in?
Silver
what is the trumpet made out of?
brass
Name any double reeded instrument
What are oboe, bassoon or english horn
What is another name for the "kettle drums"?
Timpani
The type of note is worth three beats in 4/4 time
Dotted half rest
What is the smallest flute called?
Piccolo
What key is the trumpet (traditionally) in?
B flat
What is the original/french name for the trombone?
Sackbut
This instrument is also called the tubular bells
The chimes
What is the symbol called that tells you to go from soft to louder?
Crescendo
What key is the alto saxophone in? (When they play a C, it sounds like a/an:)
E flat
what is the metal pipe that extends from the mouth piece to the main tuning side?
The lead pipe
How many different total parts of a bassoon are there to put together?
6
Which hand is the "flipped over" hand in traditional snare drum grip?
the Left hand
What does a "rallantando" tell you to do while playing?
Gradually slow down
Is an alto clarinet higher pitched or lower pitched than the "standard" clarinet we use in our band classes?
Alto clarinet is lower
What is the fingering for the note "C" on a trumpet?
Nothing/open
F
How many octaves is the largest standard marimba?
5
The word we use to describe how in tune someone is (or isn't)
Intonation