Band Instrument Families Quiz

Which instrument in the woodwind family is known for its bright and clear sound?

• Flute

• Trumpet

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

Who invented the saxophone?

• Adolphe Sax

• Gustavo Dudamel

• Hector Berlioz

• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Which brass instrument is the highest-pitched in the family?

• Trombone

• French Horn

• Euphonium

• Trumpet

How is the sound produced in a clarinet?

• By blowing air across a small opening

• By buzzing your lips in the mouthpiece

• By using a slide instead of valves

• By placing a hand inside the large bell

What is the unique feature of the trombone among brass instruments?

• It has three valves

• It is the only instrument played using a slide

• It is the lowest-pitched instrument

• It has a round, coiled metal tube

Which instrument in the brass family is often referred to as the 'grandfather' due to its size and deep, resonant sound?

• Trumpet

• Tuba

• Euphonium

• Trombone

What type of instrument is the snare drum?

• String

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Percussion

How is the sound produced in a tuba?

• By blowing air across a small opening

• By placing a hand inside the large bell

• By buzzing your lips in the mouthpiece

• By using a slide instead of valves

Which instrument in the woodwind family is often featured in jazz music?

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• French Horn

• Flute

What is the unique feature of the euphonium among brass instruments?

• It produces a rich and mellow sound

• It is the only instrument played using a slide

• It is the lowest-pitched instrument

• It has three valves