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What happens when the clarinets play a sweet duet?
All your worries go away.
What are the four instrument families in an orchestra?
strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion
______ produce sound by vibrating _____ that are bowed or plucked.
woodwinds
brass
strings
percussion
Which family uses breath to make sound?
brass
woodwinds
percussion
strings
What does the conductor use to lead the orchestra?
baton
What is the largest section in the orchestra?
strings
Most strings have how many strings?
4
Violin, viola, cello, bass and harp have what type of bodies?
wood
Which family have long bodies and have keys that you can press?
percussion
woodwinds
strings
brass
True or False: The oboe and the bassoon use a single reed to blow.
False
Wood winds are found in the ______ row.
thrid
second
fourth
first
What family do use if you are looking for a march, a big band, or a grand fanfare?
strings
percussion
brass
woodwinds
How do you play brass instruments.
By buzzing your lips into a mouthpiece and blowing air
By striking them with a stick
By plucking strings with your fingers
By pressing keys with your foot
The ______ makes its notes with a slide.
tuba
trombone
trumpet
horn
Which instrument family is the loudest?
strings
bass
woodwinds
percussion
Where can you find the percussion instruments?
In the back
