The Instrument Families

1. What types of instruments are made from Brass and played by blowing into the mouthpiece while using fingers to change notes?

Drums-Piano-Guitar-Bass

TRUMPET-TROMBONE-TUBA-FRENCH HORNOriginally made from Brass. You can play these instruments by blowing into the mouthpieces and using your fingers to press down buttons on the instrument to change the noise (notes) being played.

Violin-Clarinet-Saxophone-Flute

Harmonica-Accordion-Bagpipes-Recorder

Brass instruments are characterized by their use of mouthpieces and buttons to change notes, whereas the other instrument types mentioned do not fit this description.

Explanation

Brass instruments are characterized by their use of mouthpieces and buttons to change notes, whereas the other instrument types mentioned do not fit this description.

2. What type of instrument is a percussion instrument?

A string instrument

A wind instrument

A brass instrument

TRIANGLE-TIMPANI DRUM-TAMBORINE etc A percussion instrument can be TUNED or UNTUNED.They are played by striking (hitting) them. We usually use drum sticks or mallets to play these instruments, but some can be played by hitting them with our hands like the bongos or the tamborine

Percussion instruments are played by striking them, and can be tuned or untuned. They are not classified as wind, string, or brass instruments.

Explanation

Percussion instruments are played by striking them, and can be tuned or untuned. They are not classified as wind, string, or brass instruments.

3. What are the characteristics of string instruments such as violin, viola, cello, and double bass?

These instruments are made from metal and have three strings. They are played by plucking with fingers.

These instruments are made from glass and have six strings. They are played by hitting them with a mallet.

These instruments are made from plastic and have five strings. They are played by blowing air into them.

VIOLIN-VIOLA-CELLO-DOUBLE BASS These instruments are all made from wood and have four stings. They are played by using a bow. A bow is traditionally made from horse hair! These instruments can be played by bowing or plucking the strings. The are different in size and sound. The bigger the instrument, the deeper (lower) the sound!

String instruments like violin, viola, cello, and double bass are known for being made of wood, having four strings, and being played with a bow.

Explanation

String instruments like violin, viola, cello, and double bass are known for being made of wood, having four strings, and being played with a bow.

4. What category of instruments are FLUTE, CLARINET, OBOE, and BASSON?

FLUTE-CLARINET-OBOE-BASSON These instruments are played by blowing air into the mouth piece and using fingers to control the sound. They are called woodwind instruments because many years ago they were made out of wood! Now, we have the materials to made much better sounding instruments.

Percussion instruments

Brass instruments

String instruments

These instruments are played by blowing air into the mouth piece and using fingers to control the sound. They are called woodwind instruments because many years ago they were made out of wood!

Explanation

These instruments are played by blowing air into the mouth piece and using fingers to control the sound. They are called woodwind instruments because many years ago they were made out of wood!

5. Who was Beethoven and where was he born?

Bach was born in France in 1685 and was a famous Baroque composer.

Mozart was born in Italy in 1756 and was known for his operas.

Chopin was born in Poland in 1810 and was renowned for his piano compositions.

BeethovenWas born in Germany in 1770. He is one of the most famous composer. Beethoven composed music in the Classical era. He was a genius and composed much of his music when he was only a child! In later life he became deaf, but that didn't stop him from composing. One of his famous works is 'Ode to Joy'. People liked it so much that it has been chosen as the European National Anthem!

Beethoven, born in Germany in 1770, was a prominent composer in the Classical era known for works like 'Ode to Joy'. The incorrect options refer to other famous composers with their respective birthplaces and musical styles.

Explanation

Beethoven, born in Germany in 1770, was a prominent composer in the Classical era known for works like 'Ode to Joy'. The incorrect options refer to other famous composers with their respective birthplaces and musical styles.