Big and Brassy
The lowest orchestral instrument in the brass family.
What is the tuba?
This percussion instrument is played by hitting the two halves together or with drums sticks or mallets.
What is the cymbals?
The trombone has no valves, but uses this to create different pitches.
What is a slide?
The lowest and largest string instrument which is about six feet tall.
What is the double bass?
This instrument is a shaped metal bar, which is then struck by a smaller metal bar.
What is the triangle?
The class you are in right now.
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What is the trumpet?
This instrument is the smallest of the double reeds.
What is the oboe?
This stringed instrument has the largest number of strings.
What is the harp?
This instrument comes in different sizes and can be tuned to different pitches. It's nickname is the "Kettle drums".
What is timpani?
Largest percussion instrument that usually stands vertically. It is often played with a large, soft mallet and produces a low, deep sound.
What is the bass drum?
Two instruments played with a double reed.
What is bassoon and oboe?
4 of the 5 string instruments
What are the violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp?
This spiraled, metal wire is mounted against the bottom drum head and helps to create this instrument's raspy sound.
What are snares?
This instrument is not a part of the orchestra, but is commonly played in Scotland.
What is the bagpipes?
Name the four brass instruments of the orchestra.
What are the tuba, trombone, french horn, and trumpet?
This instrument is NOT included in the traditional orchestra.
What is the saxophone?
This is used to play the string instruments and is often made from horsehair or nylon.
What is a bow?
This instrument has 80 black and white keys.
What is the piano.
A group of people playing instruments and working towards a common goal.
What is a band?