Understanding the Orchestra

Which family of instruments uses string vibration to produce sound?

• Percussion

• String

• Brass

• Woodwind

Which of these is NOT a main string instrument?

• Violin

• Bass

• Flute

• Cello

What are the four families of the orchestra?

• String, Woodwind, Percussion, Keyboard

• String, Woodwind, Brass, Keyboard

• String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion

• String, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard

What do most woodwind instruments use to produce their vibration?

• Lips

• Reed

• Drums

• Strings

Which woodwind instrument does not use a reed?

• Oboe

• Flute

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

What material are brass instruments typically made from?

• Steel

• Brass

• Plastic

• Wood

Which brass instrument uses a slide instead of keys?

• Trombone

• Trumpet

• Tuba

• Horn

How do brass players change notes?

• By pressing keys

• By changing the shape of their lips

• By shaking the instrument

• By blowing harder

Which family of instruments is known for its loud banging and crashing?

• String

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

Which of these is NOT a percussion instrument?

• Trumpet

• Snare drum

• Triangle

• Marimba