Musical Instruments and families

Front

There are 4 instrument families of the orchestra. Which one is NOT a family of instruments? Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Bows

Back

Bows

Front

Which family is typically played with a bow or plucked?

Back

String

Front

Which family is played by striking the instrument, either with your hand or a mallet?

Back

Percussion

Front

Which family is made up of several feet of metal tubing and has valves or slides?

Back

Brass

Front

Which family makes its sounds by vibrating a reed (except for 1 instrument)? Options: Percussion, Woodwind, Brass, String

Back

Woodwind

Front

Which family does the piccolo belong to?

Back

Woodwind

Front

Which family does the trombone belong to?

Back

Brass

Front

Which family does the viola belong to?

Back

String

Front

Which family does the piano belong to?

Back

Percussion

Front

When all 4 instrument families sit/play together this is called an _______.

Back

Orchestra