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Orchestra Instrument Families
Age 13 · Music
A symphony orchestra groups instruments into four families: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Each family is recognised by the way its instruments make sound.
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In the picture
- A violin and bow: a bowed string instrument
- A flute: air blown across a mouth hole
- A trumpet: lips buzzing into a cup mouthpiece
- Timpani: a stretched skin struck with mallets
Examples
- A guitar: strings vibrate when plucked
- A whistle: air vibrates in a small tube
Key takeaways
- String instruments make sound when strings vibrate, often with a bow.
- Brass players buzz their lips, while percussion is struck or shaken.
Quiz: Orchestra Instrument Families (Age 13)
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Which instrument family makes sound when players buzz their lips?
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Which instrument family makes sound when strings vibrate, often with a bow?
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According to the card, how does a flute make sound?
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