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Which brass instrument, known for its deep sound and unique shape, blends characteristics of both brass and woodwind instruments?

Cor de Chasse

Alpenhorn

Serpent Horn (correct)

Sousaphone

In what century did the Alpenhorn originate and in what country?

16th century, Switzerland (correct)

15th century, Switzerland

17th century, Germany

16th century, Austria

Which of the following brass instruments is designed to project its sound over the heads of other musicians in a marching band setting?

Sousaphone (correct)

Cor de Chasse

Serpent Horn

Trombone

If you were constructing a simplified trombone from cardboard tubes, what is the key feature that allows for variations in pitch?

The sliding motion of the inner tube (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which brass instrument was specifically developed for hunting activities?

Cor de Chasse (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is named after a famous American composer and bandleader?

Sousaphone (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Alpenhorn

A long wooden instrument used for communication between mountain villages, dating back to the 16th century in Switzerland.

Serpent Horn

A deep-sounding bass instrument from 1590 France, shaped like a snake, with a brass mouthpiece and wooden body.

Cor de Chasse

A French hunting horn from the 1600s, made from a coiled tube about 5 feet long.

Sousaphone

A large tuba developed in 1898, named after John Philip Sousa, commonly used in marching bands.

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Trombone

A brass instrument made by sliding one tube inside another, played by buzzing lips at the end.

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Brass Instruments

Musical instruments made of brass, producing sound through the vibration of lips in a mouthpiece.

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Brass Instruments

Trombone: Make two cardboard tubes, one slightly thinner than the other. Secure with a rubber band. The smaller tube slides up and down.
Serpent Horn: A deep-sounding bass instrument from 1590, France, similar to a cross between a woodwind and brass instrument. It has a snake-like shape.
Cor de Chasse: A French hunting horn from the 1600s. It's a long, coiled tube roughly 5 feet long.
Alpenhorn: A 16th-century Swiss instrument, traditionally carved from a solid piece of wood to allow for communication in mountain villages.
Sousaphone: A large tuba from the 1898 US, named after John Philip Sousa. The bell is held high so the sound travels over the players' heads. It's commonly used in marching bands.

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Explore the fascinating world of brass instruments in this quiz. Discover the history and characteristics of notable instruments like the trombone, serpent horn, and sousaphone. Test your knowledge and learn fun facts about their evolution and usage.