Woodwind family

Question 1

Flute

Answer 1

Flute: A horizontal, held instrument played by blowing air across a mouthpiece and directing it through keys that open and close holes along the body. It has a cylindrical body and a foot joint with a key mechanism.

Question 2

Oboe

Answer 2

Oboe: A double-reed instrument held vertically, played by blowing into a double reed and pressing keys that open and close holes along the body. It has a conical body with a bell and a complex key system.

Question 3

Clarinet

Answer 3

Clarinet: A single-reed instrument held vertically, played by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed and pressing keys that open and close holes along the body. It has a cylindrical body with a bell and a key mechanism.

Question 4

Basoon

Answer 4

Bassoon: A double-reed instrument held vertically, played similarly to the oboe but with a larger and deeper sound. It has a conical body with a curved neck, a large bell, and a complex key system.