Brass
Strings
Woodwinds
Percussion
Fun Facts
100
What are brass instruments made of?
Brass
100
How do string instruments make sound?
By vibrating the strings
100
What are the two groups of woodwind instruments?
Flutes and reeds
100
How do you make sound on a percussion instrument?
By hitting, shaking or scraping
100
What kind of pitch does a large instrument have?
A low pitch
200
What is the largest brass instrument?
The Tuba
200
What is a bow?
It is the long stick with hair that rubs across strings to make them vibrate
200
How is sound made on a woodwind instrument?
By blowing air into or across the mouthpiece causing vibration
200
What does pitched percussion instrument mean?
It means that it can change pitches or notes
200
What kind of pitch does a small instrument have?
A high pitch
300
How do you make sound on a brass instrument?
By buzzing your lips
300
What is the smallest string instrument?
The violin
300
Name two woodwind instruments that use reeds
(clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophones, etc)
300
What does non pitched percussion instrument mean?
It means that it cannot change notes or pitches
300
What instrument family has the most instrument types?
The percussion family
400
Name four brass instruments
(trumpet, tuba, trombone, french horn, etc)
400
Name four string instruments
(Double bass, violin, viola, chello, etc)
400
Name three flute instruments
(Recorder, pan flute, piccolo, flute, etc)
400
Give an example of a pitched percussion instrument
(xylophone, metallophone, glockenspiel, etc)
400
Which two instrument families do you have to blow air into to make sound?
The brass family and the woodwind family
500
What do brass instruments use to change notes?
They use valves or sliders
500
This instrument is sometimes called the big brother or sister of the violin, what is it?
The viola
500
How do you change notes or pitches on a woodwind instrument?
By covering or uncovering the holes or keys
500
Give an example of a non-pitched percussion instrument
(bells, maracas, rhythm sticks, woodblock, guiro, etc)
500
What family does the saxophone belong to?
The woodwind family
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