1. Families of Musical Instruments
Pre/Post Test

2. 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

3. Which of the following belong to the Woodwind family?
Viola
Chimes
Clarinet
Trombone

4. Which of the following belong to the Brass family?
Flute
Trumpet
Violin
Whistle

5. Which of the following belong to the String family?
Tuba
Marimba
Saxophone
Cello

6. Which of the following belong to the Percussion/Keyboard family?
Xylophone
Oboe
Double Bass
French Horn

7. 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

8. 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

9. Can a keyboard be considered a part of the percussion family?
Yes No

10. Can the electric guitar be considered a part of the string family?
Yes No

11. What family would a singer belong to?
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion/Keyboard
None of the above