This instrument makes the core sound of an orchestra
What is the violin
100
This instrument is among the most significant in the history of music. This instrument kept the beat for soldiers as they marched into battle.
What is the snare drum
100
A musician playing this instrument uses a slide making the instrument visibly shorter or longer to adjust the pitch
What is the trombone
100
This instrument uses a double reed which is almost always made by the musician
What is the bassoon
100
This instrument is considered part of the percussion and string family. It is closely related to the harpsichord.
What is the piano
200
This instrument has 4 strings like other instruments of the string family, and provides the foundation of the orchestra
What is the double bass
200
This instrument is the only "plucked" string instrument standard to the orchestra
What is the harp
200
This instrument has a small, deep, tulip shaped mouthpiece and a very wide bell. It blends the best with all of the instruments
What is the french horn
200
This instrument is half the size of the flute and plays 1 octave (8-notes) higher.
What is the piccolo
200
All of the instruments in this family use a bow to create a sound
What is the string family
300
This instrument is considered an "alto violin". It plays a warmer sound than the violin.
What is the viola
300
This instrument is "struck" on their top end with a mallet
What is the glockenspiel
300
This is the largest brass instrument
What is the tuba
300
This instrument has been built in literally all shapes and sizes. It can play melody and harmony.
What is the clarinet
400
This instrument is the tenor voice of the string family
What is the cello
400
These instruments are made of large metal plates that are played when struck together, or with a mallet
What are the cymbals
400
This instrument has a cup-shaped mouthpiece and usually have 4 valves. It is the lowest sounding instrument in the brass family.
What is the tuba
400
This instrument is different from all other woodwind instruments because they don't use a reed
What is the flute
400
This instrument was made from many different materials including elephant tusks in early history. This brass instrument can sound very triumphant at times.
What is the trumpet
500
To play this instrument, the musician must stand.
What is the double bass
500
This instrument is a "pitched" percussion instrument meaning it can play different notes. It usually consists of 5-6 large "kettle-drums" that play low notes.
What is the timpani
500
The musician playing this instrument can adjust their hand position inside the bell to change the sound.
What is the french horn
500
The "bulb-shape" bell is traditional for this instrument. It is a strong relative of the oboe.
What is the english horn
500
The bassoon, oboe, and english horn are unique to the woodwind family for this reason.