Brass Family Instruments Quiz

Which family of instruments is the focus of this lesson?

• String

• Percussion

• Brass

• Woodwind

What is the smallest member of the Brass family?

• Trumpet

• French Horn

• Tuba

• Trombone

How does a trumpet player change the pitch of the notes?

• By adjusting the slide

• By pressing valve combinations

• By changing the mouthpiece

• By altering the bell shape

What is a unique feature of the French horn's design?

• It has a slide

• It is made of wood

• It uses a reed

• It has a flared bell

What special effect can a French horn player create by placing their hand tightly inside the bell?

• Muted sound

• Vibrato

• Echo effect

• Stuffed horn

What is the primary method of changing pitch on a trombone?

• Adjusting the slide

• Using valves

• Changing the mouthpiece

• Altering the bell

Which instrument in the Brass family has the longest tubing when unwound?

• Trumpet

• Tuba

• French Horn

• Trombone

What is the role of the tuba in the orchestra?

• To play solo parts

• To provide the highest pitches

• To offer the lowest sounds

• To support the melody

How does a tuba player produce sound?

• By blowing into a reed

• By buzzing lips into a large mouthpiece

• By striking the instrument

• By plucking strings

Which type of tuba is most popular in orchestras?

• Bass Tuba

• Contra Bass Tuba

• Euphonium

• Flugelhorn