Percussion
What is actions are required in order for an instrument to be considered "percussion"
Hit or strike
What do all string instruments have?
Strings
What material are most brass instruments made out of?
Brass, metal
What materials can woodwinds be made out of?
Wood, metals, etc
Which instrument is both a percussion and string?
Piano
Name one material most percussion instruments are made from
Wood, animal skin, metals, plastics, etc
What do the strings on string instruments need to do in order to produce sound?
Pluck or strum, vibrate
Which brass instrument plays the lowest notes in the orchestra?
Tuba
The small wooden piece that connects to the mouthpiece of a woodwind instrument is called....
The reed
What type of instrument is considered the oldest?
Percussion
Name an unpitched percussion instument
Drum, bongo, conga, maracas, tambourine, etc
What do all string instruments have to amplify sound? (make louder)
Resonator
What is the middle piping of a brass instrument called?
The bore
Which woodwind instrument can be played on its side?
Flute
What was the first electric guitar called?
The Frying Pan
What does it mean for a percussion instrument to be considered "pitched"
It makes notes that you can sing along to
What is the face of a banjo made out of?
Snare drum head
What is the end of a brass instrument called?
The bell
Name a kind of saxophone
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone
What must you do to create sound for a brass instrument?
Buzz your lips
What is considered the oldest percussion instrument in the orchestra?
Timpani
What are the resonators on an electric guitar called?
Pickups
What kind of bore does a trumpet have?
Cylindrical
What was the original flute made out of?
Bird bone
Who invented the most popular version of the electric guitar?
Les Paul