Brass Instruments

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What are most brass instruments made of?

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brass

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What creates vibrations in a brass instrument?

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buzzing into the mouth piece

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If a brass instrument doesn't have valves or a slide, how does the musician change the pitch? Imagine Sami is demonstrating this technique.

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with their lips

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Why do brass instruments have valves or slides?

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to change the length of the tube

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What do you call the end of a brass instrument that flares wide?

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the bell

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What is one of the main places we see brass instruments played today, often enjoyed by James and Kevin?

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in marching bands

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Why might Kirk and Bella's high school marching band prefer brass instruments for their performances?

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because they are really loud

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What were the first brass instruments made of, when ancient civilizations used them for ceremonial purposes?

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natural materials such as shells and horns

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In a symphony orchestra, which brass instrument is known for playing the lowest notes?

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tuba

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Where does the French Horn come from? Michael thinks it's from Italy, but Hunter disagrees.

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France