Post on 15-Jul-2015
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• Is the largest family in actual numbers• Has four members• Each has four strings• Are bowed or plucked
VIOLINSmallest string instrument in
the orchestraHigh sound.Four strings.Use a stick called a “bow” or
“Pizzicato” (pluck to play)
VIOLAThis may look like a violin,
but It’s a bit larger in size.
It is also in the "middle register" of the string family.
The sound of the viola is deeper.
CELLO3rd largest of string
instruments of the orchestra.Low sound.Sit to play.Four strings.Use a stick called a “bow” or
“Pizzicato” (pluck to play)
DOUBLE BASS
4th largestVery low soundStand to playFour stringsUse a stick called a “bow” or
“Pizzicato” (pluck to play)
TRUMPETHighest sounding instrument
of the brass family.
“Cup” shape mouthpiece.
“Buzz” lips to play.
3 “keys”or“valves”
TROMBONELow sound.“cup” shape mouthpiece.“Buzz” lips to play“Slide” – only instrument
that has slide to change notes instead of keys.
Trombone means “big trumpet”.
TUBALowest sounding instrument
of the brass family.
“Cup” shape mouthpiece.
“Buzz” lips to play
3 “keys” or “valves”.
The clarinet, oboe and bassoon are wind instruments that sound when the player's breath causes a reed (a thin blade of cane) to vibrate, thereby setting up a sound wave in an enclosed air column.
FLUTEHigh sound.
Many keys.
No reed, blow “across” mouthpiece.
Usually made out of metal.
Played sideways.
OBOEDouble reed instrument.
“Nasal” sound.
Many keys.
The oboe is widely used in classical compositions.
SAXOPHONESingle reed.Many keys.Made of metal.Four sizes: -Soprano saxophone -Alto saxophone -Baritone saxophone -Bass saxophone
• Some are unpitched• Percussion instruments may beplayed one of three ways:
StruckShakenScraped
• Some are pitched
INSTRUMENTAL GROUPSSymphony orchestra: It is a big group of
instrumentalists which includes string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
Chamber orchestra: It is a small orchestra designed to perform in small spaces. Includes around 25 musicians
String orchestra: It only includes string instruments.
Band: It includes all the instruments but no string instruments.
Related termsConductor: The leader of the orchestra, band or
choir. The conductor stand in front of the group and directs them in the performance.
Concertmaster: The principal violinist.(orchestra) The principal clarinet( band)
Baton: A stick used by conductors to keep time and guide the players or singers.
Can you name the instruments?
What family do these instruments belong to?Are they pitched or unpitched?
What family do these instruments belong to?
Can you name the instruments?Are they pitched or unpitched?