Instruments of the Orchestra and Dynamics

What is an orchestra?

(a)  

What is the name of the person who leads the orchestra?

• First violinist

• Oboe player

• Conductor

What is this stick which the conductor uses, called?

(a)  

Which orchestral family do the instruments Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

Which orchestral family do the instruments like the clarinet, flute, saxophone, piccolo, bassoon and oboe belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

Which orchestral family do the instruments like the tuba, trumpet and trombone belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

Which orchestral family do the instruments like timpani, glockenspiel, triangle and cymbals belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

How do you play the strings instruments?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpiece which has a reed or two

• Using the bow to scrape the string or plucking the string

• Hitting

How do you play the brass instruments?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpiece which has a reed or two

• Using the bow to scrape the string or plucking the string

• Hitting

How do you play the woodwind instruments?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpiece which has a reed or two

• Using the bow to scrape the string or plucking the string

• Hitting