Instrument Families of the Orchestra Introduction Lesson Quizzes

Introduction Subject: Music Grade: 4 Directions Lesson Upon the completion of this unit you will be able to classify musical instruments into the four families of the orchestra both visually and aurally. Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to explain why each instrument fits into the family that it does. Standards Addressed: Ohio's Grades 3-4-5 Music Standards Music Standard for grade 4 Indicator: 1) Classify instruments by the four families of the orchestra. 2) Explain classification of musical instruments, voices, composers and forms using appropriate music vocabulary. Directions Lesson

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Lesson-Strings The most defining characteristic of a string instrument is that it has strings! Most are made of wood. Most strings instruments are played using a bow, which rubs against the string to make sound. Next

The most common string instruments in an orchestra are these: Lesson-Strings The most common string instruments in an orchestra are these: Next

Lesson-Woodwinds Woodwinds are instruments played using wind (a.k.a. blown air). They were originally all made of wood. Many woodwinds are played using a reed (a small piece of wood attached to the mouthpiece). The modern flute is the exception to both of these rules. It is neither made of wood, nor played with a reed. Most modern woodwinds are not made of wood. Next

The most common woodwinds in the orchestra are these: Lesson-Woodwinds The most common woodwinds in the orchestra are these: Next

Lesson-Brass Brass instruments are made of metal. These instruments are played by buzzing into a round mouthpiece. Brass instruments generally have three to four buttons, called valves, which change the pitch. The trombone does not have valves, it has one large slide. Next

The most common brass instruments in the orchestra are these: Lesson-Brass The most common brass instruments in the orchestra are these: Next

Lesson-Percussion Percussion instruments are defined primarily as instruments that are played by being struck (be it by a hand, mallet, stick, etc.). Next

Lesson-Percussion The percussion instruments most common to the orchestra are these: Next

Lesson-Conclusion Quiz Home Re-do Lesson For more information about the families of the orchestra, please visit these links by clicking on them: http://www.classicsforkids.com/music/orchestra.asp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6343CdYVB0&list=PL0C62997C7561805A You are now ready to take the quiz! If you want more preparation, you may also retake the lesson or go back to the homepage. Quiz Home Re-do Lesson

Quiz 1 What is the name of the device used to play the strings of the violin? Pick Feather Bow None of the above Answer

Quiz 1 Answer What is the name of the device used to play the strings of the violin? Pick Feather Bow None of the above Next

Quiz 2 Which woodwind does not use a reed? Clarinet Flute Bassoon None of the above Answer

Quiz 2 Answer Which woodwind does not use a reed? Clarinet Flute Bassoon None of the above Next

Quiz 3 Which of the following is not a brass instrument? Tuba French Horn Trumpet None of the above Answer

Quiz 3 Answer Which of the following is not a brass instrument? Tuba French Horn Trumpet None of the above Next

Quiz 4 Which of the following is the best definition of a percussion instrument? Something that is played with your fingers Something that is struck Something that is a drum None of the above Answer

Quiz 4 answer Which of the following is the best definition of a percussion instrument? Something that is played with your fingers Something that is struck Something that is a drum None of the above Next

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