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Where the orchestra sits
Age 9 · Music
An orchestra has four families of instruments, and each family has its own place on the stage. The quiet, gentle ones sit near the audience and the loudest ones sit at the back.
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In the picture
- Strings, such as the cello: played with a bow or by plucking, at the front
- Woodwinds, such as the clarinet: played by blowing air, in the second row
- Brass, such as the trumpet: shiny metal horns, in the third row
- Percussion, such as the timpani: drums you hit, at the very back
Examples
- A violin and a cello playing together at the front of a school orchestra
- A trumpet and a drum standing out behind the other players in a marching band
Key takeaways
- The four families are strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
- Strings sit at the front and percussion sits at the back.
Quiz: Where the orchestra sits (Age 9)
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What are the four families of instruments in an orchestra?
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Where do the strings sit on the stage?
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Which family sits at the very back of the orchestra?
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