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Which brass instrument, known for its deep sound and unique shape, blends characteristics of both brass and woodwind instruments?
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?
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?
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?
If you were constructing a simplified trombone from cardboard tubes, what is the key feature that allows for variations in pitch?
Which brass instrument was specifically developed for hunting activities?
Which brass instrument was specifically developed for hunting activities?
Which instrument is named after a famous American composer and bandleader?
Which instrument is named after a famous American composer and bandleader?
Flashcards
Alpenhorn
Alpenhorn
A long wooden instrument used for communication between mountain villages, dating back to the 16th century in Switzerland.
Serpent Horn
Serpent Horn
A deep-sounding bass instrument from 1590 France, shaped like a snake, with a brass mouthpiece and wooden body.
Cor de Chasse
Cor de Chasse
A French hunting horn from the 1600s, made from a coiled tube about 5 feet long.
Sousaphone
Sousaphone
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Trombone
Trombone
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Brass Instruments
Brass Instruments
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Study Notes
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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