Musical Instrument Classification Flashcards
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What are aerophones?

  • Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of strings.
  • Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of air. (correct)
  • Instruments that produce sound by being struck or shaken.
  • Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of a drum head.
  • What do you do to play aerophones?

    You blow into it.

    What are chordophones?

  • Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of a drum head.
  • Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of strings. (correct)
  • Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of air.
  • Instruments that produce sound by being struck or shaken.
  • What characteristic do chordophones have?

    <p>They have strings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are membranophones?

    <p>Instruments that produce sound by the vibration of a drum head or membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines idiophones?

    <p>Instruments that produce sound by being struck, scraped, or shaken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classification of Musical Instruments

    • Aerophones:

      • Produce sound primarily through the vibration of air.
      • Sound is generated by blowing into the instrument.
    • Chordophones:

      • Generate sound via the vibration of strings.
      • Common examples include violins, guitars, and pianos.
    • Membranophones:

      • Create sound through the vibration of a stretched drum head or membrane.
      • Examples include drums like snare drums and bongos.
    • Idiophones:

      • Produce sound when the instrument itself is struck, scraped, or shaken.
      • They can be made of various materials, like wood or metal, and include instruments like tambourines and maracas.

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    Test your knowledge of musical instruments with our classification flashcards! This quiz covers different categories of instruments such as aerophones, chordophones, membranophones, and idiophones. Discover how each type produces sound and enhance your understanding of music theory.

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