Brass family

Question 1

Trumpet

Answer 1

Trumpet: A valved instrument held horizontally, played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and vibrating the valves to change pitch. It has a cylindrical body with a bell and a valve system.

Question 2

French horn

Answer 2

French Horn: A valved instrument held in a circular position, played similarly to the trumpet but with a more mellow and complex sound. It has a conical body with a large bell and a valve system.

Question 3

Trombone

Answer 3

Trombone: A valved instrument held horizontally, played by moving a slide to change pitch instead of valves. It has a cylindrical body with a bell and a slide mechanism.

Question 4

Tuba

Answer 4

Tuba: The largest and lowest-pitched brass instrument, played similarly to the trumpet but with a much larger and deeper sound. It has a large, conical body with a bell and a valve system.