Woodwinds
Though technically I’m not made of wood, my name says I’m so. Blow air across the hole and delightfully I flow.
This woodwind instrument is often used in orchestras and is known for its high-pitched sound.
What is a flute?
Play me with tight puckered lips and I’ll sing out notes both low and high. Brassy and bold, I soar in orchestras and swing in jazz bands spry.
This brass instrument is often used in marching bands and is known for its loud, bold sound.
What is a trumpet?
I have a neck but no head, a body but no limbs. A scroll adorns my upper end while a chinrest sits below.
This string instrument is often used in orchestras and is known for its high-pitched sound.
What is a violin?
Tighten my skin and grab your sticks – this instrument you’re sure to fix. Marching, rock or using hands too, there’s nothing I can’t help you do.
This instrument is known for its loud, bold sound.
what is a drum? (general)
This musical term refers to the loudness or softness of a sound.
what is dynamics?
Brass body, curved neck, played with a single reed. From smooth jazz to pop my voice you’ll heed.
This woodwind instrument is commonly used in jazz music and is known for its smooth, rich sound.
What is a saxophone?
Brassy, bold and smooth, my sliding arm flies. Puckered lips buzz while my voice drones and cries.
This brass instrument is commonly used in jazz music and is known for its smooth, soulful sound.
What is a trombone?
Yo-Yo Ma plays this instrument, and its gorgeous mellow tone is an orchestra favorite.
This string instrument is commonly used in classical music and is known for its rich, full sound.
What is a cello?
Chromatic or diatonic, my wooden keys abound. Mallets strike me to unleash a cheerful sound.
This percussion instrument is commonly used in jazz music and is known for its smooth, soulful sound.
what is a xylophone/vibraphone/mellophone? (would accept either answer)
This musical term refers to the speed or tempo of a piece of music.
what is tempo?
Cylindrical tube with a single reed mouthpiece on top. Cover my holes and press my keys to let the melodies hop.
This woodwind instrument is often used in classical music and is known for its complex fingerings.
What is a clarinet?
This brass instrument is most often used as an orchestral and concert band instrument, with its singular tone being employed by composers to achieve specific effects, like triumph and big emotions.
It is known for its complex fingerings.
What is a French horn?
Country and Americana music use this instrument a lot. It's often associated with American music, even though it was created in Africa.
This string instrument is often used in folk music and is known for its simple, rustic sound.
what is a banjo?
Hit us together for a loud clanging sound. In orchestras and marching bands our voices resound.
This instrument is made of brass, and rings loudly for a bright sound.
what is a cymbal?
This musical term refers to the pattern of strong and weak beats in a piece of music.
what is rhythm?
Orchestras love my double reed voice so fine. My wooden body’s slender and I’ve got nickel keys that shine.
This woodwind instrument is commonly used in orchestras and is commonly heard as the soloist.
What is an Oboe?
This brass instrument is played to wake up army cadets early in the morning.
It is also commonly used in folk music and is known for its bright, cheerful sound.
What is a cornet?
You can play me softly or turn up the sound. Hold me gently or rock me around. Electric or acoustic, I always astound.
This string instrument is commonly used in rock music and is known for its bold, energetic sound.
what is a guitar?
Circular in shape when open I display a drum skin tight. Shake and whirl me around to create rhythmic delight.
This percussion instrument is commonly used in folk music and is known for its bright, cheerful sound.
what is a tambourine?
This musical term refers to the style of music, often associated with culture and history of the music.
what is genre?
With a double reed atop my long wooden frame, few instruments can match my pitch both low and plain.
This woodwind instrument is often used in orchestras and is known for its low-pitched sound.
What is a bassoon?
Curved brass giant, coiled in an “S” shape loop. Feel the beat, buzz your lips, and let my deep voice swoop.
This brass instrument is often used in orchestras and is known for its low-pitched sound.
What is a tuba?
Triangular I stand, strings arranged in rows. Pluck gently and listen to the music that flows.
This instrument is often used in orchestras and is known for its gorgeous, angelic sounds.
what is a harp?
Hammer upon my strings enclosed within. Tickle my keys, ebony and ivory, to Au Clair de la Lune.
This instrument can be classified as both percussion and string instrument.
what is a piano?
This musical term refers to the overall structure or organization of a piece of music.
what is form?