Orchestral Instrument Families

How many sections are there in an orchestra?

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the body of a string instrument made of?

• brass

• metal

• wood

What instrument family does the bassoon belong to?

• woodwind

• percussion

• brass

What instrument do we play by putting our lips into a mouthpiece?

• French Horn

• Flute

• Clarinet

What type of instrument do we play with a bow?

• percussion

• woodwind

• string

What instrument family does the clarinet belong to?

• string

• brass

• woodwind

What other instrument is one of the main instruments in the string family?

• electric guitar

• harp

• marimba

What instrument family does the xylophone belong to?

• brass

• percussion

• string

What is the stick used to play the violin called?

• bow

• branch

• horse hair

We can play a percussion instrument by....

• striking, hitting, blowing

• striking, plucking, bowing

• striking, shaking, scraping