Instrument Families
What is the Percussion Family?
I'm the lowest member of the brass family.
What is the tuba?
Viola
What is wood?
Violin
What is drawing the bow across the strings?
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp
What is the String Family?
I'm the only member of the string family that doesn't use a bow to make sound.
What is the harp?
French Horn
What is metal (brass)?
Trombone
What is buzzing your lips in the mouthpiece?
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
What is the Brass Family?
I'm the highest member of the woodwind family, and little sister to the flute.
What is the piccolo?
Clarinet
What is wood?
Oboe
What is blowing air through the double reed?
Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon
What is the Woodwind Family?
I'm a member of the percussion family, and have long metal pipes that sound like church bells when struck.
What are the chimes (tubular bells)?
Tambourine
What is animal skin?
Piano
What is striking a string with a hammer?