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Instrument Families on Stage
Age 8 · Music
String instruments have strings that move to make sound. Wind instruments use moving air, and percussion instruments are hit or shaken to make sound.
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In the picture
- A bow touching violin strings: rubbing
- A harp string pulled by a finger: plucking
- A flute mouth hole with moving air: blowing
- A drumstick on a drum head: striking
Examples
- A guitar: strings plucked with fingers
- A drum: skin struck with a stick
Key takeaways
- Strings vibrate when rubbed or plucked.
- Winds need moving air; percussion is struck or shaken.
Quiz: Instrument Families on Stage (Age 8)
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What makes the strings of a string instrument vibrate?
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What do wind instruments need to make sound?
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How do percussion instruments make sound?
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