String Instrument

the strings ar

Violin – the leader and heart of the orchestra. It is played by moving the bow across the
strings.

Viola – a little larger than the violin.

Cello – larger than the viola. Played by players between the knees using a bow.

Double bass – largest among the stringed instruments.

 Woodwind Instruments/ Woodwind Section

Piccolo – the smallest instrument in this section.

Flute – the only woodwind without a reed.

Oboe – the most dramatic among the woodwind instruments.

Clarinet – a cylindrical instrument with a cup-shaped mouthpiece and bell at the end.

Bassoon – called the “clown” of the orchestra for having a long curving metallic
mouthpiece.

Saxophone – looks like a brass instrument. Usually heard during romantic songs.

Brass Instruments/ Brass Section

Trumpet – the main instrument of the brass section

Trombone – the only sliding instrument in this section

French Horn – a 12-feet long and sounds more mellow than the trumpet.

Tuba – the largest in the brass section and has the lowest pitch.

Percussion Instrument/ Percussion Section

 Cymbal
Triangle
Snare Drum
Timpani

Bass Drum

Timpani – also called a kettle drum. The only percussion with a pitch.

Snare Drum – usually seen during parades and festivals in a drum and lyre
corps.

Bass Drum – the largest drum and has the lowest pitch.
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in Music
Of
Reymond D. Pamor
Grade V- Alessandro Volta

Sir. Jemuel O. Solangon