Pitched Percussion
These drums as also known as Kettle Drums
Timpani
Unlike all brass instruments, this one does not have valves, rather a slide to change pitch
Trombone
This type of drum creates a buzzing sounds when struck
Snare Drum
This brass instrument consists of 3 piston valves. It also has a very bright sound
Trumpet
How many french horns are typically in an orchestra?
4
This instrument can be made of wood or metal. To play the instrument, percussionist use small mallets
Xylophone
What are the two types of valves
Rotary and Piston
This metal instrument is made with metal rods of various lengths. Hung up on a stand, this instrument is typically played with our hands
Wind Chimes
One way to change the pitch of this instrument, is to place your hand in the bell.
French Horn
Another name for a spit valve in brass instruments is a
Water key
How many timpani are typically in a full orchestra?
3 or 4
Used in marching band, this type of tube is so large that is wraps around your body
Sousaphone
Known as a tam-tam, this instrument is very widely known in Far East culture.
Gong
True or False: You will know when trumpet valves in aligned correctly if you hear a small click when turning them.
True
If you were to unravel all of the tubing from a tuba, how long would your tube be?
18 feet
This instrument contains tuned metal tubes that are various length. All tubes are hung on a metal frame
Tubular Bells
This low brass instrument is known for its warm sound. It its also classified as the highest pitch tuba
Euphonium
Two thin pieces of metal that when struck together vibrate until held again a percussionist body
Crash Cymbals
Often found in Jazz bands, this instrument is one of the highest and smallest brass instruments
Trumpet
What was another name for the trombone?
Sackbut
Similar to the xylophone, this pitched percussion instrument only contains metal bars. Percussionist still strike the instrument with a mallet
Glockenspiel
True or False: All brass mouthpieces are the same size
False
The largest drum in the percussion family. Came from military marching bands
Bass Drum
The highest sounding brass instrument. It is longer than a trumpet and has more tightly coiled tubing
Cornet
The name of this instrument means "beautiful sound"
Euphonium