CSET Practice Test the Orchestra

12. This is the smallest member of the string family. Because its strings are the shortest, it produces the highest sound. There are more of these in the orchestra than any other single instrument.

A. Timpani

B. Violin

C. Xylophone

D. Trombone

13. This section has the most players in it – sometimes as many as 60. This is because it takes many to create a rich sound that balances well with the woodwinds, brass and percussion. All of these instruments have strings stretched over them. The strings are made of gut, steel, or nylon. They are played with a bow – a long stick that has horsehair attached to it. Usually the bow is drawn across the strings. This is called bowing. Stringed instruments can also be struck with the bow. Or they can be played by plucking or strumming the strings with the fingers.

A. Clarinet

B. Cymbals

C. The String Section

D. Cello

14. These are usually made of metal, but sometimes you will see them made of wood. These are some of the highest instruments in the orchestra, and they are very good at playing fast, detailed music. Players blow air into them to create sounds.

A. The Woodwind Section

B. Clarinet

C. Saxophone

D. Flute