INSTRUMENTS FAMILIES

There are 4 instrument families of the orchestra. Which one is NOT a family of instruments?

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

• Bows

What are the names of the 4 families of the orchestra?

• Percussion, Brass, String, Woodwind

• Brass, Drums, Wood, Metal

• String, Percussion, Shakers, Bows

• Metals, Woods, Strings, Drums

All woodwinds instruments require a _____________ to create its sound

All brass instruments require a brass _____________ to create its sound.

Which family is played by striking the instrument, either with your hand or a mallet?

• String

• Woodwind

• Percussion

• Brass

Which family is typically played with a bow or plucked?

• Percussion

• String

• Woodwind

• Brass

Which family is made up of several feet of metal tubing and has valves or slides?

• String

• Percussion

• Woodwind

• Brass

Which family makes its sounds by vibrating a reed (except for 1 instrument)?

• Percussion

• Woodwind

• Brass

• String

Which family does the trombone belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Percussion

• String

Which family does the viola belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Percussion

• String