Brass
Trumpet plays in the __________ clef
Treble
Name a woodwind instrument that plays in the treble clef.
Flute, clarinet, recorder, alto and tenor saxophone, piccolo, or oboe.
TRUE OR FALSE: The tambourine plays in the neutral clef.
True
Name an instrument that is played by holding it under the chin.
Violin or viola.
TRUE OR FALSE: Kalimba, harmonica and pan flute all play in the treble clef.
True
Where does sousaphone usually play in...marching bands OR symphonic orchestras?
Marching band
What is the longest and lowest sounding woodwind instrument?
Contrabassoon
On xylophone, the shortest bars have the__________________________ sounds, and the longest bars have the___________________________ sounds.
Highest, lowest.
Which two string instruments play in the bass clef?
Bass guitar, double bass or cello.
What unusual instrument can play in either the treble or bass clef?
Theremin, synthesizer or otamatone.
What are mutes used for?
To change the tone or volume of the instrument.
What is the oldest woodwind instrument?
Flute
How can you play different tones on the cajon?
Hitting the cajon in different areas, or with changing the force of hitting it.
Banjo can be played by picking at the strings with your fingers or with______________________.
Nail picks.
The theremin’s straight, vertical antennae controls ______________________________ and the horizontal, looped one controls ___________________________________.
What is one difference between the double and single French horn?
The single French horn has one set of tubing, and the double horn has 2.
OR
The single French horn can only play in the key of F and the double can play in both Bb and F.
Flute makes sound by...
Blowing across the hole in the mouthpiece, and pressing the keys to change the notes.
If a snare drum is being played in an orchestra, it is put on a _____________ and hit with _____________
Stand, drumsticks.
TRUE OR FALSE: The electric guitar, acoustic guitar and violin all have six strings.
False, the violin has 4 strings.
How do otamatones make sound?
Sliding a finger up or down its neck produces different notes, and touching its face can control the volume.
How do brass instruments make sound? (What do you have to do with your lips?)
Buzz your lips into the mouthpiece to make sound, and press the keys or change your airflow to change the notes.
Name 2 instruments that play with a reed.
Saxophone, clarinet, oboe or bassoon.
What were the original timpani called?
Kettledrums.
Which string instrument was invented first?
Cello
The kalimba is also known as the...
Thumb piano.