Symphony Orchestra and Instruments Overview

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Which of the following instruments belongs to the woodwind family?

  • Violin
  • Bass clarinet (correct)
  • Cymbals
  • French horn

What is the smallest instrument in the string family?

  • Viola
  • Violin (correct)
  • Cello
  • Double bass

Which instrument can function both as a solo and orchestral instrument?

  • Bass drum
  • Grand piano (correct)
  • Piccolo
  • Triangle

How many instrumentalists usually comprise an orchestra?

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Which of these instruments is NOT part of the percussion section?

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How do string instruments produce sound?

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Flashcards

Orchestra

A large group of musicians playing together on various instruments, typically 70-100 members.

Percussion Instruments

Instruments that produce sound by being struck, including drums and cymbals.

Brass Instruments

Musical instruments made of brass, such as French horns, that produce sound by buzzing lips into a mouthpiece.

Woodwind Instruments

Instruments that produce sound by blowing air through them, like flutes and clarinets.

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String Section

Part of the orchestra consisting of string instruments like violins and double basses that produce sound through vibrating strings.

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Grand Piano in Orchestra

A large keyboard instrument used as both orchestral and solo, often placed at the front during concerts.

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Study Notes

Symphony Orchestra

  • An orchestra is a large group of musicians playing together
  • The number of musicians can range from 70 to 100, dependent on the chosen music
  • Orchestras evolved gradually from 17th-century court bands
  • New instruments and improvements were added gradually
  • By 1830, the typical symphony orchestra was complete

Instruments

  • Woodwinds: Include flutes, clarinets, bassoons, and piccolo
  • Brass: Include French horns, trumpets, trombones, and tubas
  • Percussion: Include drums, cymbals, triangle, and tambourines
  • Strings: Include violins, violas, cellos, and double basses

String Section

  • String instruments produce sound through vibrating strings
  • Instruments vary in size, ranging from violins to double basses

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