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This instrument family is called the "woodwind" family because all these instruments originally were made of...
Wood
100
What do you need to do on the mouthpiece of a brass instrument to make a sound?
Buzz
100

Percussion instruments are any instrument that you need to ______ to play.

Shake / Scrape / Strike

100
This family is called the "String Family" because each instrument has...
Strings
100

Explain the difference between "bass" and "bass"

A bass is a fish

A bass is an instrument with a LOW sound

200
What is the piece of thin wood called that vibrates to make a sound on a woodwind instrument?
Reed
200

This is wrapped around in different formations to make a brass instrument

Metal Tubes

200

Name 3 Percussion Instruments that ARE NOT drums

Acceptable answers: Maracas, Cymbals, Boomwhackers, Woodblock, Guiro, Sticks, Tambourine, Bells, Xylophone, etc. 

200
How do you make a sound on a string instrument (two ways)
Bowing and plucking
200
Explain why the piano is in two families:
The piano has strings. To make those strings sound, key must be pressed that sends a hammer hitting the string.
300

How do you change the sound on a woodwind instrument?

Cover / Press the keys

300
This is the highest sounding brass instrument
Trumpet
300

What percussion instrument is named after a shape?

The Triangle

300

How do you change the sound on a string instrument?

Put fingers higher or lower on different parts of the strings

300

Which instrument family has the MOST instruments?

Percussion

400

What is the lowest sounding woodwind instrument?

Bassoon

400
How do you change the sound on a brass instrument (except trombone)
Push valves
400

What is the most important job of a percussionist?

Keep the steady beat

400
Which string instrument is the lowest sounding?
Double Bass
400

Where does the hair on a String Family bow come from?

Horse hair

500

Why are some woodwind instruments not made of wood anymore?

Technological Advancements


500
Which brass instrument has the most tubing?
French Horn
500

What is the name of a person who specializes in percussion instruments?

A Percussionist

500

Name two string instruments that do not need a bow

Harp, Guitar, Banjo, Sitar, Lute, Piano, etc. 

500

What instrument family does your music teacher specialize in?

The Brass Family (Mostly trumpet)

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