Woodwind Instruments

How do you play a woodwind instrument?

• by blowing through the mouthpiece

• by hitting it

• by twirling it in a circle

• by hooking it up to electricity

How do you change the pitch of a woodwind instrument?

• by opening or closing holes

• my changing the way you blow into it

• by thinking really hard about it

• you don't - they only make one pitch

What vibrates when you blow across it in some woodwind instruments?

• the reed

• the keys

• the bell

• the holes

Which woodwind instrument does not use a reed?

• flute

• tuba

• snare drum

• bassoon

Smaller woodwind instruments play _______ pitches.

• higher

• lower

What is the oldest pitched instrument?

• flute

• theremin

• synthesizer

• guitar

What do you call a shorter version of the flute?

• piccolo

• tuba

• bassoon

• tympani

Which instrument uses a double reed?

• oboe

• flute

• tuba

• synthesizer

How long would the bassoon be if it were straight?

• 9 feet

• 2 feet

• 20 feet

• a mile

Which instrument uses a single reed?

• clarinet

• flute

• banjo

• violin