Types of Instruments

Question 1

Woodwind?

Answer 1

-Sound is produced by a vibrating air column.
-Reeds or Lips are used to set up the air column.

Question 2

Brass?

Answer 2

-Sound is produced by a vibrating air column.
-Cup mouthpiece and vibrating lips set up the air column.

Question 3

Percussion

Answer 3

-Hitting, scraping or rubbing the instrument produces sound.

Question 4

Strings?

Answer 4

-Sound is produced by vibrating the strings by bowing or plucking.
-Lengthening or shortening the string by using different finger positions changes the sound.

Question 5

Electronic?

Answer 5

-You need a power source to make a sound. (electricity)

Question 6

Keyboard?

Answer 6

Striking a key that in turn strikes or plucks a string to produce a sound.

Question 7

Percussion: Definite Pitch?

Answer 7

when you hit the instrument you get a specific note.

Question 8

Percussion: Indefinite Pitch?

Answer 8

When you hit, shake or rub the instrument, you do not get a specific note.