Trumpet
What was the trumpet originally called?
The bugel
What were French Horns originally made from?
Animal Horns
What is the name of the part of the trombone that helps control pitch?
The Slide
How do you change pitch on the modern tuba?
Press valves down
What are most brass instruments made of today?
Brass
What are the buttons on a trumpet called?
Valves
The French horn uses this type of valve.
rotary valves
What is the prehistoric name given to the Trombone?
The Sackbut
What was the marching tuba called, created by John Philip Sousa?
The Sousaphone
What is the name of the part of the brass instrument in which you buzz into?
The Mouthpiece
What did trumpet players have to use in order to change pitch before valves were created?
Crooks
Where did the french horn originate?
France
Moving the slide changes pitch by doing this to the tubing length.
Lengthening or shortening the tubing
What century was the tuba invented?
1800s (nineteenth century)
How do you produce sound on a brass instrument
You buzz into the mouthpiece
How many valves are on the trumpet?
3
What century was the french horn invented?
1600s (seventeenth century)
How many slide positions does the Trombone have?
7
Where did the tuba originate?
Germany
What is the name of the part of the brass instrument where sound comes out of?
The bell
True or False: The trumpet is the highest sounding brass instrument.
True!
How did someone change pitch on an ancient horn? (No valves, no crooks)
Tighten/loosen the tension of their lips
Where did the trombone (sackbut) originate?
Belgium
True/False: The tuba is the lowest sounding brass instrument.
True
What is the harmonic series?
Set of notes played without pressing valves or moving a slide