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
100
This family is called the "String Family" because each instrument has...
Strings
100

Which Family 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 what is wrapped around to make a brass instrument

Tubing

200

Name 4 Percussion Instruments

Acceptable answers: Bongos, maracas, cowbell, drum, triangle, xylophone ,piano

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

What is the oldest percussion instrument?

Drum

300

How do you change the sound on a string instrument?

Tune the strings

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

What is the most important thing the drummer does in a band?

Keep the beat

400

Which string instrument is the lowest sounding?

Double Bass

400
What is bow hair made from?
Horse hair
500

Why are some woodwind instruments not made of wood anymore?

Last longer and easier to play

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

What 'pitched' instrument is played by striking notes with a mallet?

Xylophone

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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