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, or 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

Name 4 Percussion Instruments

Marimba, Snare Drum, Timpani, Tubular Bells, Maracas, Piano, etc...

200
How do you make a sound 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 sound on a woodwind instrument?
Cover the holes
300
This is the highest sounding brass instrument
Trumpet
300

Where does the Percussion family sit in the Orchestra?

The Back

300

What is the hair on a bow made from?

Horsehair

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

True or False: a Timpani player plays ONE Timpani drum in the orchestra

False: A Timpani player usually plays up to 4 drums during a performance.

400
Which string instrument is the lowest sounding?
Double Bass
400

What is the substance called that you need to rub the bow against

Rosin

500

What Woodwind Instrument has no reed

Flute or Piccolo

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

What is the name of the Percussion Instrument that has large metal tubes and sounds like a doorbell?

Tubular Bells (Chimes)

500
Name two string instruments that you cannot bow
Harp and Guitar
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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