Flashcard on Musical Instruments

Front

What two characteristics does a piano have?

Back

Strings that vibrate and hammers that strike

Front

Which family does the trumpet belong to?

Back

Brass

Front

What is a unique feature of the piano compared to other instruments? Options: It has pedals, It has both strings and hammers, It is made of wood, It is very large

Back

It has both strings and hammers

Front

What is required to produce sound in a wind instrument?

Back

Blowing into the instrument

Front

What is the role of the air column in a wind instrument?

Back

It vibrates to produce sound waves

Front

Which instrument is NOT a double reed instrument? Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, English horn

Back

Saxophone

Front

Which of the following is a double reed instrument? Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Trumpet

Back

Oboe

Front

What is one way the length of the air column in brass instruments can be changed?

Back

By moving the slide mechanism

Front

How can a trumpet be played?

Back

Horizontally using valves

Front

What is a characteristic of the bugle and natural trumpet?

Back

They do not have valves or slides.