Invent the Forgotten Instruments

"Name that Sound" Listening Game

Let's play a sound guessing game!  Click on the "Name that Sound" slideshow and follow the directions to play the game.  

Name that Sound

Unusual Instruments

Watch the following videos of some unusual instruments or ways to use objects to produce sound.  How are sounds produced on each of these instruments or objects?  Do you remember the four families of instruments?  What family do each of these instruments belong to?   Check the answers at the bottom of the screen to see if you are correct.



Trumpet=brass family

Carrot Clarinet=woodwind family

Stomp!=percussion family

Earth Harp=string family

Did you finish playing the sound guessing game and watch the instrument videos?  If you have extra time, re-watch your favorite instrument videos from above, or click on the video below and play "Guess the Sound" games as a group.  See how many sounds you and your group can guess correctly! 

Guess the Sound Game #1

Guess the Sound Game #2

Guess the Sound Game #3

Guess the Sound Game #4

WebQuest by Amanda Spires:  amanda.spires@dc.k12.mn.us