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INSTRUMENT FAMILIES OF THE
ORCHESTRA
Introduction
Lesson Quizzes
INTRODUCTION
Upon the completion of this unit you will be able to classify musical instruments into the four families of the orchestra both visually and aurally.
Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to explain why each instrument fits into the family that it does.
Directions
Lesson
Standards Addressed:Ohio's Grades 3-4-5 Music StandardsMusic Standard for grade 4Indicator:1) Classify instruments by the four families of the orchestra.2) Explain classification of musical instruments, voices, composers and forms using appropriate music vocabulary.
Subject: MusicGrade: 4
DIRECTIONS
As you proceed through the lesson, read all the text
on the slide and click on any links provided.
When you are ready to proceed to the next slide,
click the “next” button, in the corner.
Proceed to
Lesson
LESSON-STRINGS
The most defining characteristic of a string
instrument is that it has strings!
Most are made of wood.
Most strings instruments are played using a bow,
which rubs against the string to make sound.
Next
LESSON-STRINGS
The most common string instruments in an orchestra
are these:
Next
LESSON-WOODWINDS
Woodwinds are instruments played using wind (a.k.a. blown
air).
They were originally all made of wood.
Many woodwinds are played using a reed (a small piece of
wood attached to the mouthpiece).
The modern flute is the exception to both of these rules. It
is neither made of wood, nor played with a reed.
Most modern woodwinds are not made of wood.Nex
t
LESSON-WOODWINDS
The most common woodwinds in the orchestra are
these:
Next
LESSON-BRASS
Brass instruments are made of metal.
These instruments are played by buzzing into a
round mouthpiece.
Brass instruments generally have three to four
buttons, called valves, which change the pitch.
The trombone does not have valves, it has one large
slide.Nex
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LESSON-BRASS
The most common brass instruments in the
orchestra are these:
Next
LESSON-PERCUSSION
Percussion instruments are defined primarily as
instruments that are played by being struck (be it
by a hand, mallet, stick, etc.).
Next
LESSON-PERCUSSIONThe percussion instruments most common to the orchestra are these:
Next
LESSON-CONCLUSION
QuizHom
e
Re-do
Lesson
For more information about the families of the
orchestra, please visit these links by clicking on them:
http://www.classicsforkids.com/music/orchestra.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6343CdYVB0&list
=PL0C62997C7561805A
You are now ready to take the quiz!
If you want more preparation, you may also retake
the lesson or go back to the homepage.
QUIZ 1
What is the name of the device used to play the
strings of the violin?
a. Pick
b. Feather
c. Bow
d. None of the aboveAnsw
er
QUIZ 1 ANSWER
What is the name of the device used to play the
strings of the violin?
a. Pick
b. Feather
c. Bow
d. None of the aboveNext
QUIZ 2
Which woodwind does not use a reed?
a. Clarinet
b. Flute
c. Bassoon
d. None of the above
Answer
QUIZ 2 ANSWER
Which woodwind does not use a reed?
a. Clarinet
b. Flute
c. Bassoon
d. None of the above
Next
QUIZ 3
Which of the following is not a brass instrument?
a. Tuba
b. French Horn
c. Trumpet
d. None of the above
Answer
QUIZ 3 ANSWER
Which of the following is not a brass instrument?
a. Tuba
b. French Horn
c. Trumpet
d. None of the above
Next
QUIZ 4
Which of the following is the best definition of a
percussion instrument?
a. Something that is played with your fingers
b. Something that is struck
c. Something that is a drum
d. None of the aboveAnsw
er
QUIZ 4 ANSWER
Which of the following is the best definition of a
percussion instrument?
a. Something that is played with your fingers
b. Something that is struck
c. Something that is a drum
d. None of the aboveNext
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have completed the quiz!
You may now go back to the homepage for this
lesson, or view the citation page to see where I got
my material!Go to
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CITATION
http://
lemaitredemusique.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/violin-family1.png?w=600
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-
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mily.gif
http://cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/357358333100818432/1024/10/scaletowidth
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/art/ld/percussion_rev2.gif
http://www.classicsforkids.com/music/orchestra.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6343CdYVB0&list=PL0C62997C7561805A