 In this section, listen to the example and decide instrument or group of instruments that you hear.  You must wait until the listening example is over before ringing in.  The team that correctly answers will be given 100 points.

Woodwind  Woodwinds?  Brass?  Percussion?  Strings?

 Woodwinds?  Brass?  Percussion?  Strings? Percussion

 Woodwinds?  Brass?  Percussion?  Strings? Brass

 Woodwinds?  Brass?  Percussion?  Strings? Brass

 Clarinet  Trumpet Clarinet

 Timpani  Violins Violin

 Tuba  Flute Flute

 Oboe  Viola Oboe

 Trumpet  Bassoon Trumpet

 Flute  Cello Cello

 In this section, look at the example and decide which instrument you see.  You must wait until Mrs. Nicosia counts before ringing in.  The team that correctly answers will be given 200 points.

Xylophone

Bass Drum

French Horn

Harp

Saxophone

Triangle

Bassoon

Trombone

Double Bass

Snare Drum

 In this section, read and listen to the question.  You must wait until Mrs. Nicosia counts before ringing in.  Each question is worth a different amount of points. The team that correctly answers the 500 point question per category will have the option of shooting a basket for an extra 500 points.

Which is the only woodwind instrument, that is constructed from silver or gold? Flute

Which black woodwind instrument has a single wooden reed Clarinet

This instrument is made of brass, but is part of the woodwind family Saxophone

Which black woodwind instrument has a double reed? Oboe

This instrument got it’s name because it looks like a bundle of sticks Bassoon

Which instrument is the smallest of the string family? Violin

Which string instrument is larger than a violin, but smaller than the cello? Viola

Which string instrument has a spike to hold it up? Cello

Which family of instruments all have four strings and a bow? String Family

Which instrument has strings and pedals but is not a piano? Harp

ROUND THREE: THE BRASS FAMILY

This high pitched brass instrument has three valves and a cup shaped mouthpiece. Trumpet

The sound that is made when the player squeezes their lips together and pushes air. BUZZ

This Brass instrument can play a “slide” between notes Trombone

This is the largest brass instrument Tuba

This circular shaped instrument has a large amount of brass tubing coiled around and was originally used for hunting. French Horn

ROUND FOUR: THE PERCUSSION FAMILY

This percussion instrument has metal wires underneath which vibrate when the instrument is played. Snare Drum

This instrument has the same name as a shape. Triangle

This tuned percussion instrument has keys made out of metal, and is played with two mallets. Xylophone

This instrument looks like two round brass plates, and are crashed together to make sound. Crash Cymbals

This percussion instrument is actually several different drums played together. Drum Kit

 Make sure you also study these vocabulary terms: › Tempo – Speed of the music › Legato – Smooth, connected, long style of playing › Arco – Playing a string instrument with bow › Pizzicato – Playing a string instrument by plucking strings with fingers › Staccato – Separated, short style of playing › Dynamics – How loud or soft the music is  Piano: Soft  Mezzo-Piano: Medium Soft  Mezzo-Forte: Medium Loud  Forte: Loud  Fortissimo: Very Loud

 Make sure that you study all of the materials that Mrs. Nicosia has given you.  Everything is available online. ›  Take the practice test!  Use the vocabulary study guide to help you.  You may take the vocabulary term word search home, complete it and bring it back on test day for a special bonus.