Percussion

What are the two types of percussion instruments?

• Melodic

• Non-melodic

• Loud

• Quiet

Small Drums have a ________ pitch than larger drums

• lower

• bigger

• higher

• smaller

What is the main purpose of non-melodic instruments?

• to create rhythm and add texture

• to play a song

• to be loud

Non-melodic instruments are known for __________

• being loud

• keeping the beat for the rest of the band

• breaking the sticks

What are the three types of drums in a marching band?

• timpani

• flute, guitar, clarinet

• trumpet, trombone, tuba

• snare, bass, and tom-tom

Which drum is bigger?

• Tumba

• Conga

What do percussion sections add to the orchestra?

• dynamics and intensity

• booms

• soft moments

What is another name for Timpani?

• peddle drums

• kettle drums

• big drums

• little drums

How do you change the pitch of a Timpani?

• Using the peddle

• hitting the drum harder

• slapping the side of the drum.

• using a knob to turn up the volume

What is tempo?

• how loud the music is

• how high or low the sound is

• how fast the music is