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What is an orchestra?
What is an orchestra?
A large group of musicians who play together on a variety of string, brass, woodwind & percussion instruments
What is the conductor's role in an orchestra?
What is the conductor's role in an orchestra?
The conductor is the person leading the group of musicians.
What is the most common instrument in an orchestra?
What is the most common instrument in an orchestra?
Strings
String instruments are made of wood.
String instruments are made of wood.
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Strings are used to make a variety of different sounds by vibrating them.
Strings are used to make a variety of different sounds by vibrating them.
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The strings of a string instrument are made only of nylon.
The strings of a string instrument are made only of nylon.
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How are string instruments played?
How are string instruments played?
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What instrument in the string family is considered the baby?
What instrument in the string family is considered the baby?
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The violin makes the highest sounds in the string family.
The violin makes the highest sounds in the string family.
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How do you play the violin?
How do you play the violin?
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The strings of a violin are divided into two groups: first and second.
The strings of a violin are divided into two groups: first and second.
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What is a viola?
What is a viola?
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What is the main difference between a viola and a violin?
What is the main difference between a viola and a violin?
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Study Notes
Orchestra Instruments
- An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play various instruments together
- A conductor leads the group of musicians
String Instruments
- Strings are vibrating instruments made of wood
- Strings are typically made of nylon or steel
- Played by drawing a bow across the strings
Violin
- The violin is the smallest string instrument
- It produces the highest sounds
- Held between the chin and left shoulder
- Divided into two groups: first and second
Viola
- The viola is slightly larger than the violin
- Has thicker strings
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Test your knowledge about different instruments in an orchestra, with a focus on string instruments like the violin and viola. Learn about their characteristics, how they are played, and their roles within the orchestra. See how well you understand these essential components of musical ensembles.
