Strings
Name the instruments from highest to lowest
How did this family get their name?
All were once made out of wood and it takes air to create a sound
Which brass instrument does not use valves?
Trombone
Where does this section sit in the orchestra?
The very back
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
What were the strings once made of?
Cat gut
What is the oldest woodwind instrument?
Flute/recorder
What vibrates when you play a brass instrument?
The lips
Name two performing groups, besides orchestra, that percussion can be found in.
Marching band, jazz band, military band, concert band
Which family does the piano belong to?
Percussion Family
What do you rub on the bow hairs?
Rosin
Why is the saxophone not in the orchestra?
The saxophone was invented long after orchestras were created
What do the valves do?
What are the three ways that you can play a percussion instrument?
hit, shake, or scrape
State an interesting fact that you learned from this unit (that hasn't been mentioned during the game yet)
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Which two string instruments have the same strings?
Viola and Cello
Which woodwinds play on a double reed?
Bassoon and Oboe
What is the fifth brass instrument that is not in the orchestra?
What are the four types of percussion instruments?
woods, metals, shakers, skins
What is intonation (or tuning)?
Playing a note that is exactly correct, not slightly high (or sharp) and not slightly low (or flat).
Name five parts to a string instrument
Scroll, tuning pegs, finger board, bridge, fine tuners, f holes, tail piece, chin rest
Name the woodwinds from lowest to highest
Bassoon, clarinet, oboe, flute, piccolo
Name three things that ALL brass instruments have in common
They all use a mouthpiece, all are made out of brass, and all use air and buzzing to form a sound
Name five percussion instruments we discussed in class
bongos, conga, hand drum, hip drum, ratchet, vibraslap, slap stick, clave, moracas, triangle, jingle bells, tamborine, spoons, xylophone, vibraphone, glochenspiel
Explain timbre in your own words
The unique sound of every instrument and person's voice