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Which family is the earliest family in the orchestra?
The string family
Which instrument is considered to be a chordophone?
The violin
Which instrument is typically placed closest to the conductor in the orchestra?
The violin
What was Bartolomeo Cristofori's new keyboard instrument called?
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What was the most popular keyboard instrument before the Classical Period?
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What is the first musical instrument ever used by humans?
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How far back does the use of percussion instruments date?
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What is a cabasa made with?
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Which two woodwind instruments use double reeds?
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Which family of instruments does the flute belong to?
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What is the purpose of a reed in a woodwind instrument?
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What does the term 'timbre' describe?
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