The BasicsWhich instrument is the smallest member of the brass family? _________________

Which instrument is the biggest member of the brass family? _________________

HistoryWhich brass instrument other than the trombone was once made with a slide? _________________

Which brass instrument was around when Columbus was busy sailing the ocean blue in 1492? _________________

How It's PlayedWhich brass instruments are played by buzzing your lips to make a sound? ____________________________________

Which brass instrument is played with the right hand in the bell all the time? _________________

Which brass instrument is played by moving a slide? _________________

How It’s Made?What two metals are combined to make brass? _________________ _________________

Which brass instrument is built with rotary valves (the lever thingies) rather than piston valves (the button thingies)? _________________

Which brass instrument would be 9 feet long if you were to unwind all the tubing? _________________

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About This Activity“Meet the Orchestra” Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to introduce kids to the instruments of the orchestra. Print the study guide worksheet and then head to the “Meet the Orchestra” index to hunt for the facts.

“Meet the Orchestra” Scavenger HuntBrass Family Study Guide