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The material stringed instruments are primarily made from
What is wood
100
Wood, metal, plastic, or some combination
What is the materials woodwind instruments are made from
100
The reason this family got its name
What is because theyre made from brass
100
The piece of equipment a percussionist uses to strike a xylophone, marimba, or bass drum
What is mallet
100
Portland Youth Philharmonic
What is the name of the orchestra we are going to see!
200
The number of unique instruments in this family
What is 4
200
A thin piece of wood that vibrates when you blow air across it
What is a reed
200
The smallest member of this family
What is the trumpet
200
February 16, 2011
What is the date of the PYP field trip
300
The two instruments from this family that rest on the floor when played
What is cello and bass
300
The highest sounding instrument in this family
What is the piccolo
300
The name for the way a brass player moves thier lips to play thier instrument
What is 'buzz'
300
The instrument in this family that also has strings
What is piano
300
The first youth orchestra in the United States
What is Portland Youth Philharmonic
400
The two instruments that rest between your chin and left shoulder when played
What is violin and viola
400
Metal caps that cover the holes of woodwind instruments
What are keys
400
Each member of the brass family has a uniquly sized one of these, giving it a distinct sound
What is mouthpiece
400
One of the roles percussion plays in an orchestra
What is keep rhythm, sound effects, excitement, or color
400
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
What is the music hall where PYP performs
500
The largest member of the string family
What is the double bass
500
The instruments from this family that require a double reed
What is bassoon and oboe
500
The part of a brass instrument that, when pressed, opens and closes parts of their pipes to make notes
What are valves
500
Percussionists are often the only members of the orchestra required to do this in the same piece
What is play different instruments
500
Three hours every week
What is the rehearsal schedule for students in PYP