The four different orchestral instrument families are:
1. Strings
2. Woodwinds
3. Brass
4. Percussion
Five string orchestral string instruments are:
1. Violin
2. Viola
3. Cello
4. Double bass
5. Harp
The most common brass instruments used in an orchestra are:
1. Trumpet
2. French horn
3. Trombone
4. Tuba
Four percussion instruments are:
1. Timpani
2. Snare drum
3. Bass drum
4. Cymbals
Two different categories of orchestra are:
1. Symphony orchestra
2. Chamber orchestra
Critical Thinking Questions:
1. My favourite musical instrument is violin. Violin is easy to handle for all and melody from it is soothing.
2. A musical repertoire is a collection of musical pieces that a musician or ensemble can perform. They are created by selecting pieces that fit a certain theme, style, or occasion.
3. Instrument families are created based on the way the instruments produce sound and their physical characteristics. For example, all string instruments produce sound by vibrating strings, while all brass instruments produce sound by buzzing lips into a mouthpiece.
4. The orchestral instrument families that make sound with vibrating strings are the string family. One way that sound can be made through vibrating strings is by plucking them, as in the case of the harp or guitar.
5. The size of the instrument is directly related to its pitch. Generally, the larger the instrument, the lower the pitch it produces. For example, a double bass produces lower pitches than a violin because it is much larger.