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Same Tune, Different Sound
Age 8 · Music
Every instrument has its own sound colour, even when it plays the very same tune. Our ears can tell a violin from a flute, a trumpet or a drum.
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In the picture
- Violin, a string instrument: a smooth, singing sound
- Flute, a wind instrument: a light, airy sound
- Trumpet, a brass wind instrument: a bright, bold sound
- Hand drum, a percussion instrument: a short, thumping sound
Examples
- You can tell your friend’s guitar from a piano even with your eyes closed.
- You know a school bell from a whistle just by listening.
Key takeaways
- The same tune sounds different on each instrument.
- We can recognise instruments by ear, because each has its own sound colour, called timbre.
Quiz: Same Tune, Different Sound (Age 8)
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A violin and a flute play the very same tune. What is different?
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What do we call the special sound colour of an instrument?
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How can you tell a trumpet from a drum without seeing them?
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