Woodwinds
What is a piccolo?
A small flute - the instrument which plays the highest note in the orchestra
What is the highest string instrument?
A violin
Which instrument is played with the player's hand in the bell?
A french horn
Name this instrument: Metal plates that are crashed together
Cymbals
Name the Song: This song is about a snowman that comes to life.
Frosty the Snowman
What is the main material that reeds are made from?
Cane
How is a cello held while being played?
The cello is held in an upright position between the player's legs
What is the largest and lowest brass instrument?
A tuba
Name this instrument: a percussion instrument played with every limb of the body
Drum kit
Name the song: This song has a "one horse open sleigh".
Jingle Bells
What is a saxophone made out of and which family does it belong to?
A woodwind instrument made out of brass
What are the two main materials that a bow is made from?
Wood and horsehair
Which brass instrument does not have valves?
A trombone
Which percussion instrument has the same name as its shape?
Triangle
This gift is given on the 5th day in "The 12 Days of Christmas".
Golden Rings
What does an oboe and a bassoon have in common?
They are both double reed instruments
What is the string instrument that is larger than the violin but smaller than the cello?
A viola
What do brass players do with their lips to create a sound on a brass instrument?
Buzz
Name this instrument: A large kettle drum that can be tuned and often comes in groups of 2, 3 or 4
Timpani
______, Simon & Theodore, are the Chipmunks & they want a hula hoop for Christmas.
Alvin
How many years has Mr Carter been playing the clarinet?
26 years
What is the lowest pitched string instrument that is played while the player is standing?
A double bass
Mr Eury's son is a brass player in Year 7 at Xavier College. What is his name?
Harry
How many years has Mr Beard been a teacher at Xavier College?
37 years
Name the song: This is how you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish.
Feliz Navidad