Strings
This instrument is usually held by the concertmaster (star player in the orchestra). It is the most commonly played string instrument!
Violin
This instrument is held sideways when you play it. Your mouth never actually touches the mouthpiece to play it!
Flute
The highest instrument in the brass family. Only has three valves/keys
Trumpet
These large metal plates can be crashed together to add a BANG!
Cymbals
What is Ms. Wolff's favorite beverage?
A.Coffee
B.Seltzer Water
C. Snail Juice
D.Almond Milk
B. Seltzer Water
This instrument is often forgotten... but is very similar to the violin especially in appearance.
Viola
This double reed instrument tunes the entire orchestra when it plays an A. It is very charming, and difficult to play.
Oboe
The only brass instrument that controls their notes with a slide.
Trombone
This is a melodic percussion instrument, meaning it plays notes instead of just rhythms. You play it with a mallet and we have some in our classroom!
Xylophone
What is Ms. Wolff's favorite season?
Fall!
This instrument is held between your legs when being played. It is a low sounding instrument, but not the lowest of the string family.
Cello
This instrument is not always in the orchestra, but loves jazz music. It has a curvy neck and lots of extra keys and pads. It comes in a variety of sizes! It is often confused as a brass instrument due to it's colour.
Saxophone
Lots of curly tubing goes into this brass instrument. It speaks a foreign language, and your hand has to go into the bell to hold it.
French Horn
This instrument is made of metal, triangular in shape, and sounds like a light DING! when played.
Triangle
What color is Ms. Wolff's car?
Charcoal Grey
This instrument is the largest and lowest of the strings family. Musicians who play this instrument need to stand up or sit on a high stool in order to manage it's large size.
Bass
This highest and smallest instrument of the woodwind family, which is very closely related to the flute.
Piccolo
The largest and lowest of the brass family.
Tuba
This is the lowest sounding drum in the percussion family. It stands very tall and is played with a big wool mallet.
Bass Drum
What Vermont town does Ms. Wolff currently live in?
South Burlington
This instrument is often featured as a guest performer in the orchestra. It is not always on stage with the other strings, but has a very distinct sound from the other strings. It is not played with a bow and can go very high. This instrument is very large.
Harp
This double-reed instrument is the largest of the woodwind family
Bassoon
This instrument is related to the trumpet, but it has a mellower sound...
Flugelhorn
These instruments come in sets of 4 and are pitched highest to lowest. They sit on the ground and are played with wool mallets. They often create rumbles and thunder and are very fun to play!
Timpani
What is Ms. Wolff's middle initial?
L