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The final section of the trumpet where sound projects out into the air is called the ______.
The final section of the trumpet where sound projects out into the air is called the ______.
bell
The ______ are pressed to change the length of the vibrating column of air and thereby change the pitch of the sound produced on the trumpet.
The ______ are pressed to change the length of the vibrating column of air and thereby change the pitch of the sound produced on the trumpet.
valves
The ______ is where the player places their mouth to generate the initial sound.
The ______ is where the player places their mouth to generate the initial sound.
mouthpiece
The main ______ slide is used to finely adjust the overall tuning of the trumpet.
The main ______ slide is used to finely adjust the overall tuning of the trumpet.
The tubing of a trumpet is usually made of ______, although other materials can be used.
The tubing of a trumpet is usually made of ______, although other materials can be used.
The tight lip vibration against the mouthpiece is known as ______, which generates the initial sound wave.
The tight lip vibration against the mouthpiece is known as ______, which generates the initial sound wave.
The trumpet is often used in a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, and ______ music.
The trumpet is often used in a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, and ______ music.
The performer must master the correct ______ and breath control to efficiently play the trumpet.
The performer must master the correct ______ and breath control to efficiently play the trumpet.
Maintenance of a trumpet usually involves regular cleaning and ______ of the valves to ensure smooth movement.
Maintenance of a trumpet usually involves regular cleaning and ______ of the valves to ensure smooth movement.
Different ______ and alloys can affect the sound of the trumpet.
Different ______ and alloys can affect the sound of the trumpet.
Flashcards
Trumpet
Trumpet
A brass instrument with a cylindrical bore and valves, producing a bright, penetrating tone.
Trumpet valves
Trumpet valves
These are used for a wide range of effects, including trills, shakes, bends, and falls. Players use different positions and techniques to manipulate each valve to produce the chromatic scale.
Bell (of a trumpet)
Bell (of a trumpet)
The flared end of the instrument that projects and amplifies the sound.
Study Notes
- This appears to be a trumpet.
- It is a wind instrument.
- It is made of brass.
- It has valves that are used to change the pitch of the notes.
- A mouthpiece is used to blow air into the instrument.
- Air is blown in which vibrates the instrument.
- The vibration creates sound.
- A bell shape exists at the end of the instrument to project the sound.
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