Orchestra
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
100
True or False? All sounds are vibrations
True
100
What is the smallest string instrument in the orchestra?
What is...the violin?
100
What material are brass instruments made of?
What is...
brass!
100
What instrument are they playing?
What is...
the clarinet
100
The triangle
200
A group of musicians playing instruments together is called...
What is an orchestra?
200
What is the cello?
200
Name this instrument.
What is...
the tuba
200
What is the one woodwind instrument that we covered that is played sideways?
What is...
the flute
200
What does the player hold in their hands to play a snare drum?
Drumsticks
300
Name the four families of the orchestra
What is...
Strings, brass, percussion, woodwinds
300
Which string instrument plays the lowest notes?
What is...
the bass. (Double Bass)
300
What is the one brass instrument that uses a slide to change pitch?
What is...
the trombone
300
Name this instrument.
What is...
the bassoon
300
What makes an instrument a percussion instrument?
A percussion instrument is any instrument that you hit, scrape or shake to play.
400
Who directs the orchestra and shows the beat with their hands?
Who is...the conductor?
400
Name this item.
What is...
a bow.
400
True or false? Brass players buzz their lips to create a vibration that resonates throughout the instrument.
True
400
What are the two main types of woodwind instruments?
Flutes and reed instruments
400
What are these? Percussion players use them to play a variety of instruments such as the timpani, marimba, xylophone, etc.
Mallets
500
What is the purpose of an orchestral conductor?
Mainly, the conductor keeps the orchestra playing together at the right time. The conductor also affects dynamics, tempo and expression.
500
Name six string instruments.
What is a...
violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitar, ukulele, banjo, piano, etc...
500
With which brass instrument does the player control sound by using their hand INSIDE the bell?
What is...
the French Horn
500
Why is the saxophone a woodwind?
Because it has a reed. It also has keys instead of valves.
500
What are the two main types of percussion?
Pitched and unpitched percussion.