Sound creation
Which instrument family needs wind to create sound?
The woodwind family
Which instrument family is the oldest?
The percussion family
Tenor
Name one percussion instrument that must be struck to produce a sound.
Examples: Bongos, timpani, conga, bass drum, drum set, snare drum
What instrument family has valves and slides?
The brass family
Name 1 electronic instrument
What instrument family does the piano below to?
The string family
How do you create sound on a brass instrument?
Buzz your lips
Which instrument family uses reeds and double reeds?
The woodwind family
What are the four different voice parts?
Soprano, alto, tenor bass
What string instrument do you have to play standing next to ?
The bass
What part of a string instrument helps amplify the sound?
The sound box
What are the three ways to create sound on a percussion instrument?
Strike, scrape, shake
Which instrument family uses the key words tension, length, and thickness?
The string family
What is electronic music?
any kind of music produced with electronic instruments or tools
Which instrument uses a slide?
The trombone
How do you produce sound on a guiro? (Hint the guiro is a percussion instrument!)
Scrape
Which instrument family is the loudest and is seated at the very back of the stage during orchestra performances?
The percussion family!
What is the name of the electronic instrument that is played by 'strumming air'?
The theremin
Name one instrument that uses a double reed.
(Hint: Think the woodwind family!)
Bassoon or the oboe