Exploring the Woodwind Family

Which instrument is not typically found in the orchestra?

• Bassoon

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

What material is most commonly used to make reeds for woodwind instruments?

• Maple wood

• Arundo donax

• Plastic

• Bamboo

How is sound produced in a double reed instrument?

• Vibration of a single reed

• Blowing air over a mouthpiece

• Striking the instrument

• Vibration of two reeds against each other

What is unique about the way a flute produces sound compared to other woodwind instruments?

• It is made of wood

• It is held vertically

• It uses a double reed

• It does not use a reed

What is the primary material used to make the body of modern flutes?

• Granadilla wood

• Bamboo

• Plastic

• Silver alloy

Which flute is pitched in the key of G?

• Bass Flute

• Piccolo

• Alto Flute

• Concert Flute

What distinguishes the English horn from the oboe?

• It has a single reed

• It is shorter

• It is made of metal

• It has a lower pitch range

Which clarinet is most commonly used in orchestras?

• E-flat Alto

• E-flat Soprano

• B-flat Soprano

• Bass Clarinet in A

Which part of the bassoon is known for its distinctive curved shape?

• Tenor joint

• Boot joint

• Bocal

• Bell joint

Which instrument has a pitch range lower than the bassoon?

• Piccolo

• Alto Flute

• English Horn

• Contra Bassoon