Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
Strings
Other
100
Instrument seen here.
What is the flute?
100
This instrument is the highest brass instrument. 
What is the trumpet?
100
Name this type of drum.
What is a snare drum?
100
The highest and smallest string instrument in the orchestra, also seen here. 
What is the violin?
100
This instrument originated in Portugal, but was brought to Hawaii in 1870's. 
What is the ukulele?
200
Instrument seen here.
What is the Clarinet?
200
This instrument is the lowest brass instrument because of its size. 
What is the tuba?
200
There are 3 ways to play percussion instruments---name 2.
What are scraping, hitting, and shaking?
200
This is the lowest string instrument in the orchestra, and also the only one with sloped "shoulders."
What is the string bass?
200
Instruments originally made from dried gourds, coconut shells, or possibly turtle shells. 
What are maracas?
300
Instrument seen here, typically made of brass.
What is the saxophone?
300
This instrument requires you to put your hand in the bell in order to play it correctly. 
What is the French Horn?
300
This instrument is shaped like its name. 
What is the triangle?
300
This instrument must be played sitting down due to its size. 
What is the cello?
300
Elementary students play this instrument, usually as their first wind instrument. 
What is the recorder?
400
Instrument seen here, played with a double Reed.
What is the oboe?
400
This is the only instrument with a slide. 
What is the trombone?
400
This instrument can make sound in two ways. 
What is the tambourine?
400
This instrument can play lower notes than the violin, but higher notes than other stringed instruments. 
What is the viola?
400
This instrument has 88 keys. . . if it's full sized. 
What is the piano.
500
Instrument seen here, notable for its size. 
What is the bassoon?
500
This is sometimes referred to as a "mini tuba."
What is the baritone?
500
These drums are sometimes called "kettle drums." Give their official name.
What is timpani?
500
This instrument has been the national symbol of Ireland since the 1200's. 
What is the harp?
500
These can be by themselves, or part of a drum set. 
What are cymbals?