G3 Q3 Music Explore the World of Music

What is a string instrument?

• A percussion instrument that uses mallets to strike surfaces.

• An instrument that produces sound by blowing air.

• A musical instrument that produces sound through vibrating strings.

• A device that amplifies sound electronically.

Name a percussion instrument.

• drum

• trumpet

• guitar

• flute

What family does the flute belong to?

• Brass

• String

• Percussion

• Woodwind

How do you play a trumpet?

• Use a bow to play the trumpet like a string instrument.

• Buzz your lips into the mouthpiece and use the valves to change pitch.

• Blow air through the bell without using valves.

• Press the valves randomly to create sound.

What is timbre in music?

• Timbre is the speed of a musical note.

• Timbre refers to the rhythm of a piece of music.

• Timbre is the volume level of a sound.

• Timbre is the quality or color of a sound that distinguishes different types of sound production.

Which instrument is known for its keys?

• Piano

• Violin

• Drums

• Guitar

What type of instrument is a violin?

• Percussion instrument

• String instrument

• Brass instrument

• Woodwind instrument

How is sound produced in a drum?

• Sound is produced by the air inside the drum being compressed.

• Sound is generated by the drumsticks hitting each other.

• Sound is created by the drum being filled with water.

• Sound is produced in a drum by the vibration of the drumhead when struck.

What is the main difference between woodwind and brass instruments?

• Woodwind instruments are made of metal, while brass instruments are made of wood.

• Woodwind instruments use reeds or air vibration, while brass instruments use lip vibration in a mouthpiece.

• Woodwind instruments are played with a bow, while brass instruments are played by blowing into a tube.

• Brass instruments use valves, while woodwind instruments do not use any mechanism.

Can you name a famous piano player?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Freddie Mercury

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Elton John