Instrumentation Flashcards

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What is Instrumentation

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The combination of. instruments that are used

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What are the four western classical orchestral families

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  • String
  • Woodwind
  • Brass
  • Percussion
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What are 4 examples of String instruments

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Bass, Violin, Cello, Violin, Guitar, Harp, Viola

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What are 4 examples of Brass instruments

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Trombone, Trumpets, French Horn, Tubas, Cornets

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What are 4 examples of Woodwind instruments

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Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon

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What are 4 examples of Percussion instruments

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Drum kit, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Piano, Glockenspiel, Cymbals, Maracas

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how do string instruments make sound

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They create a sound through bowing and plucking a set of strings

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How do Woodwind instruments make sound

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They produce sounds by splitting the air into the on a sharp edge

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What type of sound do Brass instruments make

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They can play louder than any other instruments in the orchestra

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What sounds do Percussion instruments make

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They make unique sounds that keep the rhythm

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