What instrument family does the trumpet belong to?
String
Brass
Woodwind
Percussion
Answer
The trumpet belongs to the brass family of instruments. Brass instruments produce sound by the vibration of the player's lips against a metal mouthpiece. The shape of the instrument's tubing and valves determines the pitch of the sound. Trumpets are typically made of brass, but some models may also be made of silver or gold.
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