Orchestra Flashcards by Elena Seguras | Brainscape

Q

Families of the orchestra

A

Strings
Percussion
Brass
Woodwinds

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Examples of strings

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Violin
Viola
Cello

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Examples of percussion

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Drum
Maraccas
Piano

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Examples of brass

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Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba

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Examples of woodwinds

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Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone

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Definition of a string instrument

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Using strings

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Definition of a percussion instrument

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Being struck or scraped by a beater

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Definition of a brass instrument

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Made of metal

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Definition of a woodwinds instrument

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Music produced by the air, not by the musician

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Reed

A

A mouthpiece which vibrates against each other to create a sound

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Single reed

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A reed vibrating against each other

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Double reed

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2 reeds vibrating each other

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Ensamble

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A group of music

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Examples of an ensamble

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Orchestra

Band

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Which one is higher? Brass or woodwinds?

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Brass and then woodwinds

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