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Is the tuba made of metal or wood?
Tubas are made of metal, frequently brass, hence the name "brasswind" (trumpets, trombones, tubas, etc). This is as opposed to "woodwind" (like flutes and clarinets)
Why are the four instruments of orchestra named the way they are?
Strings: because the sound is produced from vibrating strings. Woodwinds: because most of them are made of wood, and air is blown through them Brass: because all the instruments are made of brass Percussion: instruments where the sound is produced by a physical strike
Why are they called families in the orchestra?
Strings: because the sound is produced from vibrating strings. Woodwinds: because most of them are made of wood, and air is blown through them Brass: because all the instruments are made of brass Percussion: instruments where the sound is produced by a physical strike
Why do woodwind and brass instruments have in common?
All of these instruments are constructed in wood. This is the only similarity.
How is the oboe played in a orchesta?
In an orchestra an oboe is part of the woodwind section. The technique is no different than at any other time you play the oboe. Orchestras divide instruments produced by blowing sound through a tube into brass and woodwinds. Brass instruments: trumpets, trombones, etc., at one time were all made of brass. Woodwinds were made of wood, or used a reed, or blew across a hole. Thus, a silver flute is a woodwind. Ravel put a sax in an orchestra in the woodwinds.
Do brass instruments all have reeds?
Brass instruments do not have reeds, some woodwind instruments do.
Why is the trumpet in the brass family?
Seriously? No, seriously? The trumpet belongs to the brass family because it is MADE of BRASS, as are all instruments in the BRASS family...
Are the flute the oboe and the clarinet all brass instruments?
They are not brass instruments. They are woodwind instruments.
What makes a brass a brass?
Brass makes Brass instruments for example, the Tuba, trumpet, euphonium,and trombone are ALL made of brass
How does the Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Orchestra differ?
Oh, dude, it's like comparing apples and oranges! The Wind Ensemble is all about those woodwinds and brass instruments, while the Symphonic Orchestra brings in the strings. It's like choosing between a burrito and a burger - both delicious, just different flavors, you know?
What are the 2 common elements of all brass instruments?
The only common thing between all brass instruments are that they are made of at least half brass and they all need a mouth piece. There is also the same breathing techniques, though they can differ. For example, the theory that everything that is played is a long tone. Please note that I am not counting woodwind instruments, like saxophone, as brass instruments. If I did so there would be nothing in common with all brass instruments. I hope this helped!
What instrmunts are in the brass family?
The tuba, the trumpet, the trombone and the french horn are all members of the brass family. However, not all instruments made from brass are members of the brass family. For example, the saxophone is typically made of brass, but it is a member of the woodwind family.
