Science of Music
The bigger the Instrument, the (higher or lower) the sound.
Lower
Name the smallest string instrument.
Violin
Name the biggest woodwind instrument.
Bassoon
Name the smallest Brass instrument.
Trumpet
Name a percussion instrument that is a shape.
Triangle
How many musical notes are there?
7 (A-G)
Name the biggest string instrument.
Double Bass
Name the two smallest woodwind instruments that look alike, but one is half the size and plays an octave higher
Piccolo and Flute
Name the biggest Brass Instrument.
Tuba
Is a Xylophone a percussion instrument?
Yes
Name 2 of the 4 singing voices. (Think high singing male/female and low singing male/female. Hint: SATB)
Soprano - high female
Alto - low female
Tenor - high male
Bass - low male
What instrument belongs in the strings family but also belongs in percussion?
Piano
Name 1 instrument that only has a single reed.
Clarinet or Saxophone
Name a brass instrument that has a slide instead of keys.
Trombone
Is a Cello a percussion instrument?
No
Combining vocal and instrumental sounds using different musical elements is what art form?
Music
Name the string instrument that has 44 strings and gets plucked by your fingers.
Harp
Name one instrument that has 2 reeds.
Oboe or Bassoon
Name a brass instrument that, if unraveled, is 16 feet long.
Why is a piano a percussion instrument if it has strings?
The strings get hit with a hammer rather than being plucked or strummed.
The rate at which sound waves vibrate is called and Audio what?
An Audio Frequency
1. Strings
2. Body for the strings to attach to
3. Plucked or strummed
Name 3 Characteristics of the Woodwind Family.
1. Mouthpiece
2. Body like a tube
3. 6 or more keys
Name the 3 Characteristics of the Brass Family
1. Mouthpiece: buzz lips
2. Bell
3. 5 or less keys
Name the 2 Characteristics of the Percussion Family.
1. Object
2. Something to hit with