Lisa
Russell's
Web Drop in Activity #3
All About Brass
In this activity you
will be learning about brass instruments. The Brass section provides the
majestic and regal sounds of an orchestra.
Start this excercise
by clicking on the following link:
Instrument Storage Room
Then provide answers
to the questions listed below:
GENERAL
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QUESTIONS |
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1. Which Brass Instrument is the largest? |
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2. Which of the brass instruments is considered the most difficult to play? |
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3. Which instrument is known for its’ use in the military? |
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TUBA
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QUESTIONS |
ANSWERS |
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1. How many valves does a tuba have? |
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2. What key is the standard orchestra tuba of today pitched in? |
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TROMBONE
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QUESTIONS |
ANSWERS |
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1. How do you change the pitch of a trombone? |
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2. Who was the first composer to use a trombone in a Symphony? |
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3. What were the early versions of trombones called? |
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TRUMPET
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QUESTIONS |
ANSWERS |
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1. What type of valves do American trumpets have? |
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2. What were the early trumpets made of? |
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