INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA

Which of these percussion instruments have indefinite pitch?

• Xylophone

• Timpani

• Triangle

• Piano

Which of these is not a member of the String family?

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Viola

• Harp

The clarinet and saxophone use a piece of bamboo to create their sound. What is this called?

• Reed

• Embouchure

• Mouthpiece

• Valves

Which of these is not a member of the Percussion family?

• Triangle

• Timpani

• Xylophone

• Flute

What family does the saxophone belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Percussion

• String

Which is not a family of the orchestra?

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Metalic

• Percussion

• String

How does the trombone change pitch?

• Valves

• A Slide

• A bow

• A pick

How many players are in an orchestra?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• The number can vary and is often large.

What is the lowest pitched brass instrument in the orchestra?

• Trumpet

• French Horn

• English Horn

• Tuba

Who controls the orchestra?

• Conductor

• Driver

• Violin player

• There is no one.