Families of Musical Instruments Pre/Post Test
What are the 4 main families of musical instruments? Woodwind, Brass, Percussion/Keyboard, and Strings Piano, Clarinets, Trumpets, and Snare Drum Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Orchestra Woodwind, Piano, Orchestra, and Snare Drum
Which of the following belong to the Woodwind family? Viola Chimes Clarinet Trombone
Which of the following belong to the Brass family? Flute Trumpet Violin Whistle
Which of the following belong to the String family? Tuba Marimba Saxophone Cello
Which of the following belong to the Percussion/Keyboard family? Xylophone Oboe Double Bass French Horn
What is the difference in the way you play into a woodwind and brass instrument? Brass instruments use more air Brass instruments are played with a buzz from the lips rather than blowing into it like woodwind instruments Woodwind instruments use more air than brass instruments There is no difference
The saxophone is an instrument made of brass that uses a reed to produce sound. Which family does it belong to? Woodwind Brass Strings Percussion/Keyboard
Can a keyboard be considered a part of the percussion family? Yes No
Can the electric guitar be considered a part of the string family? Yes No
What family would a singer belong to? Woodwind Brass Percussion/Keyboard None of the above