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Instruments of the Orchestra
Instruments of the Orchestra
The string family is the largest family in the entire orchestra, with up to 60 players in the ensemble. It consists of several instruments of different sizes: The violin, the viola, the cello, the double bass, and the harp. In addition, the piano is considered a part of the string family.
A string instrument is any instrument that uses strings to make music. There are many string instruments from around the world that are not part of the Orchestra.
The brass family consists of 5 major instruments with many other similar variations on them. The Trumpet, the French Horn, the Trombone, the Baritone, and the Tuba. Sound is produced by each instrument in the family by buzzing the lips together into a metal mouthpiece.
Woodwind instruments are a family of musical instruments that produce its sound by blowing air into the instrument. Common examples include flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone (traditionally not a member of the orchestra), and bassoon. There are two main types of woodwind instruments: flutes and reed instruments. A reed is a wooden mouthpiece.
There are many wind instruments from around the world that are not part of the orchestra.
The most common instruments in the percussion family of the orchestra include the timpani, xylophone, cymbals, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, maracas, gongs, and chimes. In addition, the piano is also considered to be part of the percussion family. A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by striking (hitting), shaking, or scrapping.
There are many percussion instruments from around the world that are not part of the orchestra.
An Introduction to the Orchestra
An Introduction to the Orchestra
Join George and visit the instrument families of the orchestra
Join George and visit the instrument families of the orchestra
Which family is your favorite?
Which family is your favorite?
If you could choose any instrument to play, which one would it be?
If you could choose any instrument to play, which one would it be?
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