Instrument Families
What is the Percussion Family?
I'm the lowest member of the brass family.
What is the tuba?
Viola
What is wood?
Harp
What is plucking the strings?
This instrument is large, over 6 feet tall, has strings, and plays in the bass clef.
What is the bass?
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?
The trombone is in this family.
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 metal and wood?
Congas
What is striking the surface?
The Clarinet is in this family.
What is the Woodwind Family?
I'm a member of the percussion family, but I have strings inside and small hammers that strike the strings.
What is the piano?
Chimes (tubular bells)
What is metal?
Saxophone
What is blowing air into a mouthpiece and making the reed vibrate?