Woodwind Family Quiz

What did the flute used to be made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Bone

Even though the saxophone is made of metal, it is considered a woodwind instrument because:

• It looks like it's made out of wood.

• It is played by using a reed.

• It has the same finger positions as the recorder.

Which size of the Clarinet is most common?

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

Who invented the Saxophone?

• Arnold Saxenator

• Adolphe Sax

• Arthur Saxophone

• Amelia Saxifrass

Why are saxophones not played in an orchestra?

• Saxophones are too jazzy for orchestra.

• The orchestra has been around longer than the actual saxophone instrument.

• Saxophones have been exiled from the orchestra due to their smooth sound.

What two instruments are double reed instruments?

• The flute and the piccolo

• The oboe and the bassoon

• The saxophone and the clarinet

• The trumpet and the trombone

What is the difference between a reed and a double reed instrument?

• A reed is made of bamboo while a double reed is made out of metal.

• A double reed has two reeds that are blown together while a reed only has one.

• A double reed doesn't exist.

What is the oboe's relative?

• A trombone

• A bassoon

• An English Horn

• A recorder