Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
Band
Miscellaneous
100

Name 2, single reed woodwinds.

Clarinet (all types), Saxophone (all types)

100

Name all of the low brass instruments.

Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

100

Why is your instrument called "percussion?"

Because you hit, shake, or scrape it to produce a sound.

100

What families of instruments are in a band?

Woodwind, Brass, & Percussion.

100

Name 2 components of good posture.

Feet flat on the floor, Straight back, Front edge of the chair.

200

Name 4 woodwinds.

piccolo, flute, clarinet (any type), oboe, bassoon, english horn, saxophone (any type)

200
Name 4 brass instruments.
trumpet french horn trombone baritone tuba sousaphone
200

Name 4 percussion instruments.

Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Xylophone, Bells, Triangle, Woodblock, Tambourine, Cymbals, Timpani

200

How many flats are in the Key of Eb and what are they?

3 Flats. Bb, Eb, Ab.

200

How many counts of breath should you take before you play?

2 counts breaths.

300

What woodwind instrument isn't typically found in an orchestra?

Saxophone

300
Name 2 different ways of changing pitch on a brass instrument.
By pushing valves, changing the slide position, changing the air speed, or changing the lip position.
300
Percussion instruments are divided into what 2 categories?
Pitched (bells, xylophones) Non-pitched (snare drum, bass drum, triangle, wood block, triangle)
300

How many beats are in a measure with a 6/8 time signature?

6 beats.

300
What is the difference between a concert band and an orchestra.
The orchestra includes the string family. The concert band does not.
400

Name 2 double reed instruments.

Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn

400
Brass instruments have 3 parts. Name them.
Mouthpiece, tubing/valves, bell.
400

What is the name of the stick used to play pitched percussion instruments?

Mallet

400

What does the "f" dynamic level stand for?

Forte.

400

What is music written on?

A Staff.

500

What is the oldest woodwind instrument?

The Flute.

500

What makes sound happen on a brass instrument?

Vibration of the Lips on the Mouthpiece

500
This type of drum is often called the kettledrum.
Timpani
500

What does the "mf" dynamic level stand for?

Mezzo Forte

500

How many eighth notes does it take to equal a whole note?

Eight.