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wind instruments belonging to the brass family are usually made of brass,
as you would expect from their name! However, they can also be made of other metals
-- or of wood, tusk, horn, or shell. Brass players produce sound by blowing into
the mouthpiece of the instrument. To set the air in motion, they "buzz" their lips together.
Their lips are acting much like the reeds of the woodwinds.
Some brass family members that play in the orchestra are the trumpet, the horn, the trombone, and the tuba. The orchestra usually has one or two of each of these instruments, and sometimes more. Brass instruments are loud and their tone carries a long way. For this reason, they are often used in military bands, which play outside much of the time. Brass instruments are really just long metal tubes that flare at the far end. Because they are so long, the tubes are bent and folded into compact shapes so they can be held more easily. |
 How to Play:Click on the tiles to turn them over. Match the brass instruments with their sound. Turn over the "wild tile" before you get all the matches. Have Fun!! HINT: If you want to get really good at this game, brush up on your brass instrument knowledge by clicking on the icons at the top of this page. Cool kids play music! Click Here! |
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