The Valves of a Trumpet and the Slide of a Trombone

question 52

Multiple Choice

The valves of a trumpet and the slide of a trombone are for the purpose of:

• A)playing short (staccato)notes
• B)tuning the instruments
• C)changing the harmonic content
• D)changing the length of the air column
• E)producing gradations in loudness

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