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Instruments
of the Orchestra
There
follows a listing of the primary instruments in the orchestra by
families. Also noted, are the salient characteristics of the
instruments. Please familiarize yourself with this information and
understand this is by no means a complete listing of all instruments.
**Good
to use in Science Class when talking about sound/sound waves**
Woodwinds:
sound produced by vibrating reed
[exception being the flute/piccolo]
single or double reed sub-categories
double reed; oboe, English Horn, bassoon
single reed; clarinet family,
saxophone family
Brass:
sound
produced by lips vibrating in a mouthpiece [embouchure]
cylindrical or conical sub-categories
cylindrical; trumpet family,
trombone family, [euphonium/tuba]
conical; cornet; French Horn [euphonium/tuba]
Strings:
sound
produced by vibrating strings being bowed or plucked
violin, viola [read alto clef] cello, string bass [double bass]
Percussion:
sound
produced by something striking a membrane, bar or string
tonal and non-tonal sub-categories
tonal examples-xylophone, marimba, bells, chimes, etc
non-tonal examples-snare and bass drums, cymbals, triangles, etc.
many, many Latin and specialty percussion instruments
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