The Instruments of the Orchestra

The Orchestra A large performing ensemble consisting of the 4 major instrument sections: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. The orchestra is led by a conductor. An orchestra is different from a band because it has string players.

Can you identify any of these instruments? Can you identify any of the following instruments?

The heart of the symphony, sounded by vibrations of strings set in motion by striking, plucking or bowing the string.

Family of instruments originally made from wood but now includes metal. They are blown into, usually have reeds and have holes that are covered to produce pitch.

Instruments made from brass that produce sound by blowing into a mouthpiece and compressing valves to produce a pitch that exits through a bell.

Instruments played by shaking, striking or tapping; can be divided into 2 categories: tuned (those that produce a pitch) and untuned (those that do not).

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten

William Tell Overture from the trumpet entrance by Giaccamo Rossini Listen to the following musical excerpt and try to answer the questions below. Do you hear all of the instrument families? 2. What instruments do you hear?

Field Trip New York Philharmonic

Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic: Broadcasts and Recordings

Test Your Knowledge 1. T or F: The cello belongs in the String Family. 2. The timpani belongs in which Family? 3. Which instrument does NOT belong? clarinet-trombone-oboe-flute 4. The New York Philharmonic is a Band, String Orchestra or Orchestra? 5. Which instrument uses a bow? trumpet-viola-snare drum 6. Which instrument do you blow into to produce a sound? triangle-string bass-french horn-piano

How many instruments can we name?????? 1. 10. 19. 2. 11. 20. 3. 12. 21. 4. 13. 22. 5. 14. 23. 6. 15. 24. 7. 16. 25. 8. 17. 26. 9 18. 27.