Woodwinds
What instrument is usually made out of nickel or silver and has no reeds?
The flute
Which instrument is the smallest of the brass family?
The trumpet
What is the second smallest string instrument in the orchestra?
The viola
What are two ways to play a percussion instrument?
Hit/shake
Shake/scrape
Hit/scrape
What is the thin piece of wood called, on some woodwind instruments, that vibrates to create a sound?
A reed
Which woodwind instrument is often mistaken for being a brass instrument, even though it has a reed?
The saxophone
Which brass instrument has a slide instead of valves?
The trombone
What are the two usual ways to play a string instrument?
Strumming/plucking or with a bow.
What type of drum has a metal “snare” under the head that makes the distinct rattle sound when struck?
The snare drum
What are the things on most brass instruments called, that you push down to help change the notes?
Valves
What type of woodwinds are the bassoon, oboe and English horn?
A) no reeds
B) single reeds
C) double reeds
C) double reeds
In order to make a correct sound on a brass instrument, what must you do?
You must blow into the instrument AND buzz your lips.
Which instrument belongs to both the string AND percussion family?
The piano
What is the name of the percussion instrument that also is a shape?
The triangle
What is the name of the item used to play string instruments in the orchestra?
A bow
Which woodwind instrument/s was/were popular in the big bands of the swing era?
The clarinet and saxophone
What is the name of the brass instrument similar to a trumpet, with no valves, that would have been used during the Civil War?
The bugle
Which string instrument was used heavily in jazz ensembles?
The string bass
What is a percussion instrument that you would shake to play?
Maraca, tambourine, jingle bell
What is the name of the itemS you would use to play a xylophone or marimba?
Mallets
Which woodwind instrument looks and sounds extremely similar to the oboe?
The English horn
What is the name of the marching tuba?
The Sousaphone
Which string instrument has colored strings to help the player recognize notes quickly?
The harp
What is another name for the timpani drums?
The Kettle drums
What is the term used for playing an orchestra string instrument without a bow?
Pizzicato