Instruments of the Orchestra – Families of Instruments
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Instruments of the Orchestra – Families of Instruments
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Instruments of the Orchestra – Families of Instruments
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the space provided. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct letter. For short-answer questions, write your response in the provided lines. True/False questions require you to indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A
Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
Which family of instruments includes the violin, viola, and cello?
AA) Woodwind
BB) Brass
CC) String
DD) Percussion
2.
Which instrument is NOT a woodwind?
AA) Flute
BB) Clarinet
CC) Trumpet
DD) Oboe
3.
What is the primary method of sound production in brass instruments?
AA) Bowing
BB) Hitting
CC) Buzzing lips
DD) Reed vibration
4.
Which of the following is a percussion instrument?
AA) Oboe
BB) Trombone
CC) Timpani
DD) Bassoon
5.
The saxophone belongs to which family of instruments?
AA) Brass
BB) Woodwind
CC) String
DD) Percussion
6.
Which of the following instruments is played by striking with mallets?
AA) Violin
BB) Marimba
CC) Trumpet
DD) Clarinet
7.
What is the largest string instrument in the orchestra?
AA) Violin
BB) Cello
CC) Double Bass
DD) Harp
8.
Which family of instruments typically uses a mouthpiece and a system of valves?
AA) String
BB) Woodwind
CC) Brass
DD) Percussion
9.
Which instrument is known for its use of a bow?
AA) Flute
BB) Cello
CC) Trumpet
DD) Snare Drum
10.
Which instrument is primarily responsible for playing melodies in the woodwind section?
AA) Bassoon
BB) Tuba
CC) French Horn
DD) Violin
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
The xylophone is a string instrument.
2.
All brass instruments are made of brass metal.
3.
The oboe is a double-reed instrument.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Name three instruments from the brass family.
2.
Describe the playing technique of the violin.
3.
What is the main difference between the flute and the clarinet?
4.
What role do percussion instruments play in an orchestra?
5.
List two unique characteristics of the harp.
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