Brass Family (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
How do brass instruments produce sound?
How do brass instruments produce sound?
By buzzing lips into a mouthpiece
What changes the pitch on brass instruments?
What changes the pitch on brass instruments?
Valves or slides altering tubing length
Which brass instrument is the smallest and highest-pitched?
Which brass instrument is the smallest and highest-pitched?
Trumpet
How many valves does a trumpet have?
How many valves does a trumpet have?
Three valves
How is the French Horn played differently from other brass instruments?
How is the French Horn played differently from other brass instruments?
Right hand inside the bell
What makes the trombone unique among brass instruments?
What makes the trombone unique among brass instruments?
It's the only one without valves
How does the trombone change pitch?
How does the trombone change pitch?
By using a slide to alter tubing length
Which brass instrument is the largest and lowest-pitched?
Which brass instrument is the largest and lowest-pitched?
Tuba
What is the tuba's role in the orchestra?
What is the tuba's role in the orchestra?
Foundation of the brass section
What controls the pitch when playing brass instruments?
What controls the pitch when playing brass instruments?
Airspeed and lip tension
What do trumpets typically play in the orchestra?
What do trumpets typically play in the orchestra?
Melody
What tone quality does the French Horn produce?
What tone quality does the French Horn produce?
Rich, warm, and mellow