Percussion Instruments
This instrument gets its name from its shape
What is a triangle?
The smallest of the brass instruments at Vanguard
What is a trumpet?
This instrument is held horizontally when played
What is a flute?
With four strings, a peg-box, finger-board, chin rest, and a bridge, this string instrument is will often take center stage in an orchestra.
What is a violin?
This large wind instrument is used for cultural music by the indigenous people of Australia
What is a didgeridoo?
These instruments resemble dinner plates
What are cymbals?
It's not actually a "baby tuba"
What is a baritone?
This is the instrument a certain cartoon squid plays (badly)
What is a clarinet?
An instrument with six strings and a wooden body
What is a guitar (acoustic)?
The oldest known musical instrument, dating back to 60,000 BC and made of animal bone
What is a flute?
This keyboard instrument has metal keys and a complicated name
What is a glockenspiel?
This instrument is actually TWO instruments in one
What is a French Horn?
The REALLY big saxophone
What is a bari sax?
The often overlooked alto voice in a string orchestra
What is a viola?
An electronic musical instrument that creates music when electrical signals are converted into sounds
What is a synthesizer?
Contrary to popular belief, this instrument's name does NOT translate to "table"
What is a timpani?
This instrument is famous for its glissandos, or sliding effects
What is a trombone?
The flute's little brother
What is a piccolo?
Associated with bluegrass, folk, and country music, this instrument is typically fitted with four or five strings.
What is a banjo?
This musical instrument originated in Indian classical music, but was soon brought throughout the Western world through popular bands like The Beatles.
What is a sitar?
This can be used to build a car OR as an instrument
What is a brake drum?
The brass instrument Ms. Figueredo played in DCI (marching band)
What is a mellophone?
This instrument looks like a black and silver saxophone, but it isn't
What is a bass clarinet?
This instrument fits in the percussion family and in the string family
What is a piano?
This instrument (often heard in blues music) produces different sounds based on whether the player is inhaling or exhaling
What is a harmonica?