Identify what is being asked in each item. 1. Is a large group of musicians, playing many different instruments. 2. These are played by striking the instrument with sticks or hammers while others are through shaking or rubbing like maracas. 3. It produces music when musicians blow the mouthpiece. 4. They are instruments that are plucked or bowed and are often referred to as the backbone of the orchestra. 5. These are used to produce sound by means of blowing. They are made of brass and metals.