TRUMPET
What are the buttons on the trumpet called?
Valves.
What century did the trombone officially become a part of orchestras?
The 18th century.
Which one is the saxophone played with,
a reed or a mouthpiece?
A reed.
How many holes are in the flute?
8 holes.
What year did the first clarinet appear?
1690.
What is the lowest note a trumpet can play?
B-flat.
How long is the slide on a trombone?
70 centimeters.
Where was the first saxophone invented?
Belgium.
Where was the flute founded?
Germany.
What are the two most common nicknames of the clarinet?
"little trumpet" and "licorice stick."
When the trumpet is stretched out how long is it?
6 1/2 feet.
When the trombone is stretched out, how long is it?
9 feet.
How many different types of saxophones were there originally?
14.
Today there are only 4 different types around the world.
Approximately how many years ago was the flute founded?
35,000 years ago.
What country made the first clarinet?
Germany.
The number of different combinations the trumpet can make?
45.
What was the original name of the trombone?
Sackbut.
What year was the first saxophone created?
1846.
Who created the first flute?
Theobald Boehm.
What century did most orchestras include clarinets?
The 19th century.
Based on research, when was the first trumpet made?
1500 B.C.
What century did the sackbut become the trombone?
15th century.
Can you name the 4 different types of saxophones?
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone.
How long is a concert flute?
About 67 centimeters.
What famous composer of the classical period made special written music for clarinets?
Mozart.