Instrument Groups
Identification: Sight
Identification: Sound
100
The full-sized version of this instrument consists of 88 keys, colored black or white. The player sits at a bench and uses their fingers to press the keys, sometimes also using their feet to press pedals on the floor.
What is a piano?
100
What is a flute?
200
These instruments produce sound through vibrating strings. They range widely in size; larger ones produce a deeper sound, smaller ones produce a higher sound.
What are strings? Ex. violin, cello, bass, viola
200
What is a violin?
300
These instruments produce sound by blowing into a metal mouthpiece. They are composed entirely of metal and vary widely in size and shape, though most have only 3 to 4 keys.
What are brass instruments? Ex. french horn, trumpet, tuba, trombone
300
What is a trumpet?
400
These instruments most often produce sound by hitting with mallets, clashing together, or tapping pedals.
What is percussion? Ex. marimba, cymbals, snare drum
400
What is a french horn?
500
These instruments most often produce sound by blowing through a wooden mouthpiece, called a "reed." They consist of numerous openings that are left open or covered by the player's fingers.
What are woodwinds? Ex. clarinet, bassoon, oboe, flute
500
What is a timpani?