Timbre/ Dynamics Flashcards
What is a piccolo?
A half-size flute which plays an octave higher than the standard flute.
What is an oboe?
Is a woodwind instrument that uses a double reed. Air travels between the two reeds into the instrument. It has a ‘nasal’ sound which makes it easy to distinguish from a clarinet.
What is a bassoon?
This instrument belongs to the woodwind family. It uses a double reed, which is placed between the lips, and the air travels between the two reeds.
What is a French horn?
This instrument belongs to the brass family with a bell on one end and a mouthpiece in the other.
What is a tuba?
This instrument belongs to the brass family. The tuba is the largest and lowest instrument in the brass family.
What is a viola?
This instrument belongs to the string family. It is slightly bigger and lower in pitch than the violin, but looks similar and is played under the chin.
What are castanets?
A percussion instrument popular in Spanish music. It consists of two shells, traditionally made of wood, joined with string and clicked together.
What is a hi-hat?
These belong to the percussion family. Used as part of a drum kit, they consist of two cymbals (one upside-down) that are hit with a stick or brush, and opened/closed with a foot pedal.
What are cymbals?
A percussion instrument, round in shape and made of metal. It can be hit with a stick or beater, or can be hit against another cymbal.
What are bongos?
Fairly high-pitched drums, joined in pairs and usually played with fingers and palms.
What are drums?
A set of drums and cymbals often used by rock bands and pop groups.
What is a clarsach?
A small Scottish harp, used in folk music.
What is a bodhran?
An Irish wooden drum, held in one hand and played with a wooden beater. Often used in folk music.
What is a sitar?
A plucked, stringed instrument from India.
What is a tabla?
Indian drums often used to accompany the sitar.
