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INSTRUMENT FAMILIES OF THE
ORCHESTRA
Introduction Lesson Quizzes
INTRODUCTIONUpon 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.Directio
ns 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
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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.
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LESSON-STRINGSThe most common string instruments in an orchestra
are these:
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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. Next
LESSON-WOODWINDSThe most common woodwinds in the orchestra are
these:
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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.
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LESSON-BRASSThe most common brass instruments in the
orchestra are these:
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LESSON-PERCUSSION
Percussion instruments are defined primarily as instruments that are played by being struck (be it by a hand, mallet, stick, etc.).
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LESSON-PERCUSSIONThe percussion instruments most common to the orchestra are these:
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LESSON-CONCLUSION
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6343CdYVB0&list=PL0C62997C7561805A
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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 above Answer
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
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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
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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 above Answer
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
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CITATION
http://lemaitredemusique.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/violin-family1.png?w=600
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FnA8RqrKRU0/T1Swy5Fd0GI/AAAAAAAAAK8/mxFLjRLuqJ0/s1600/woodwindfamily.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
