KIDS QUIZ
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Question
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Which of these instruments is NOT a member of the Brass family?
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Saxophone
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Trombone
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Trumpet
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Tuba
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Though the saxophone is made of metal, it generates sound with a single reed, and so it is classified as a woodwind rather than as a brass instrument.
Detailed explanation-2: -Brass is used to make the metal parts of a saxophone. Brass is an alloy composed of copper and zinc, and compared to iron, it has good rust resistance properties and is easy to work with. Some saxophones are gold plated or silver plated, but underneath the plating is brass.
Detailed explanation-3: -The brass family members that are most commonly used in the orchestra include the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and the tuba.
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