percussian family
pitched drums that changed when you press a pedal down. Musicians play multiple drums as a part of a set.
what is a timphani?
Smallest and highest-pitched stringed instrument of the orchestra
what is a violin ?
Has no reed. Pitch is made by blowing air across the tone hole. Plays high notes. Made out of metal and has keys
what is a flute ?
The highest instrument in the brass family. Has 3 valves. Buzz your lips into a mouthpiece to make sound.
what is a trumpet ?
A section of music at the beginning of a piece of music that establishes the key, tempo, and any other defining factors.
what is a intro?
Drum most used in marching bands, concert bands, jazz bands. This drum is the main component of a drum set.
What is a Snare drum?
stringed instrument of the orchestra that is bigger than the violin and reads notes in alto clef on the music staff. Strings are the same as the cello.
what is a viola ?
Has a single reed. Notes sound lower than flute. Often made out of wood or plastic.
what is a clarinet ?
Plays lower notes than the trumpet and reads notes in the Bass clef. Uses a slide to change the pitch. Also buzz your lips into a mouthpiece to make sound.
what is a trombone?
Section that provides contrast while connecting other sections of a song
what is a bridge?
Low-pitched, large drum part of a Jazz band, concert band, and marching band.
What is a bass drum ?
Large string instrument, played between the knees. Performers traditionally sit down to play.
what is a cello
Has a double reed. Looks similar to the clarinet.
what is a oboe?
Has three valves like the trumpet and tuba. Has the widest range of any brass instrument. Tubing is twisted and circular.
what is a french horn ?
A recurring section of music that tells a story and has multiple variations within a song
what is a verse?
Keyboard instrument with 88 black and white keys. Hammers hit strings to create sounds.
what is a piano ?
the largest of the stringed instruments of the orchestra, with very low pitches. Performers often stand or sit on a tall stool to play.
what is a double bass ?
Has a double reed. Has the widest range of all woodwind instruments. Made out of wood.
what is a bassoon?
The largest instrument in the brass family. Has three valves like the trumpet and French horn. Players need to sit in a chair to play traditionally.
what is a tuba ?
A recurring section of music that expresses the main idea of the song that has the same melody, key, tempo, etc. throughout the song.
what is a chorus?
Large instrument that uses two mallets to play. Uses the same notes as on the piano. Made of wood.
What is a marimba ?
Piano-like stringed instrument that is very heavy as the bass is made of metal.
what is a harp ?
Has a single reed and is made out of brass metal. Is only used occasionally in the orchestra, but often in a Jazz band.
what is a saxaphone?
The part of the instrument where the air comes out.
what is the bell ?
ABACA-form of a composition that has a recurring A section
what is a rondo form?