Question

What is one of the following is not one of the instrument families in the standard symphony orchestra ?

A. strings
B. woodwinds
C. brass
D. sopranos

2. how do woodwind instruments make sound ?
A. by pulling a bow across a string
B. by blowing air though an instrument
C. by the player vibrating his lips against a metal mouth piece
D. by hitting shaking or scraping the instrument

Answer 1

Sopranos are not part of the standard symphony orchestra, and woodwind instruments make sound by blowing air through the instrument.

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the instrument families that is not part of the standard symphony orchestra is sopranos. The standard instrument families in the orchestra are strings, woodwinds, and brass.

Woodwind instruments make sound by blowing air through the instrument. This creates vibrations that produce sound. Examples of woodwind instruments include flute, clarinet, and saxophone.

Answer 2

1. D
Soprano voices are used, not instruments.

2. B
An example of a woodwind instrument is the flute, which is blown to make noise.