Quarter 3 Bard Monster Hunt #4: Instrument Families

Front

What instrument family does the violin belong to?

Back

Strings

Front

What instrument family does the flute belong to?

Back

Woodwinds

Front

What instrument family does the triangle belong to?

Back

Percussion

Front

What instrument family does the bass belong to?

Back

Strings

Front

What instrument family does the oboe belong to?

Back

Woodwinds

Front

What are the four main instrument families in an orchestra?

Back

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion

Front

What is a defining characteristic of string instruments?

Back

They produce sound by vibrating strings.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of woodwind instruments?

Back

They produce sound by splitting air on a reed or through an opening.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of brass instruments?

Back

They produce sound by buzzing lips into a mouthpiece.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of percussion instruments?

Back

They produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped.