Exploring Instrument Families

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Objective

I can sort instruments into families based on how they make sound.

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Warm-up video

Sydney Opera House · 6:02

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    An orchestra is a group of musicians that play instruments together.

  2. 2

    The four families of instruments in an orchestra are strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

  3. 3

    The conductor keeps all of the musicians in time and in tune.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Which instrument family makes sound by blowing air into it?

2

Name two instruments that belong to the percussion family.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name one instrument that belongs to the string family.

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