Orchestra

Violin

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

Violas

Violas are part of the violin family as they are very similar in pitch and in looks.

Cello

The violoncello, otherwise known as the cello, belongs to the violin family. It is similar to the violin and viola in looks however it is much bigger.

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Violins

Violins are a wooden string instrument that is part of the violin family.

Harp

A string instrument you pluck to make soft, flowing music.

Piano

A keyboard instrument that strikes strings with hammers for a wide range of sounds.

Tubular bells

Tubular bells are metal tubes struck with a mallet, producing a resonant, chime-like sound.

Xylophone

The xylophone is a percussion instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets to create bright, percussive tones. similar in pitch and in looks.

Triangle

The triangle is a small, triangular metal instrument struck with a metal beater to produce a shimmering, bell-like sound.

Castanets

Small clappers clicked in your hands to add rhythm.

Cymbals

Large metal discs clashed or hit for a loud, crashing sound.

Snare drum

A drum with wires on the bottom that make a sharp, crisp sound.

Gong

A big metal disc hit to make deep, echoing vibrations.

Bass drum

A large drum that makes deep, low beats.

Trumpets

A brass instrument with a bright, loud sound made by buzzing your lips.

Timpani

Big drums that can be tuned to play strong, dramatic notes.

French horn

A brass instrument with coiled tubing and a mellow tone.

Contrabassoon

The biggest woodwind, making very low, deep notes.

Tuba

The biggest brass instrument, playing deep, low tones.

Trombone

A brass instrument with a slide to change notes, making bold sounds.

Bass clarinet

A bigger, lower clarinet with rich, deep tones.

Piccolo

A tiny flute that plays very high, piercing notes.

Flute

A woodwind that makes light, airy notes by blowing across a hole.

Oboe

A woodwind with a double reed that makes clear, bright sounds.

Cornet

A brass instrument like the trumpet but softer and smoother.

Clarnet

A woodwind instrument with a smooth sound made by a vibrating reed.