String Family
Smallest and highest-pitched stringed instrument of the orchestra
What is a violin
Pitched drums that change notes when you press a pedal down. Musicians play multiple drums as part of a set.
Timpani
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
Five lines, four spaces.
what is a staff
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
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
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
What range you're in, base or treble.
what is a clef
Large string instrument, played between the knees. Performers traditionally sit down to play.
what is a cello
Low-pitched, large drum part of a Jazz band, concert band, and marching band.
what is a bass drum
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
Space to hold the notes.
what is a measure
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
Keyboard instrument with 88 black and white keys. Hammers hit strings to create sounds.
what is piano
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
What makes the measures, or what separates them from each other.
what is a bar line
Piano-like stringed instrument that is very heavy as the bass is made of metal.
what is a harp
Large instrument that uses two mallets to play. Uses the same notes as on the piano. Made of wood.
what is a marimba
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 Saxophone
Valves
what are the buttons you press down on a brass instrument
Top: How many beats in a measure.
Bottom: Each beat -/- note.
what is time signature