Instrument Families
Grade 5th Grade · Music · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can classify instruments into their correct families (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion).
Warm-Up Video
Sydney Opera House · 6:02
George Meets the Orchestra | An Introduction to the Orchestra for Children
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An orchestra is a group of musicians that play instruments together.
- 2
The four instrument families in an orchestra are strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
- 3
The conductor keeps all of the musicians in time and in tune.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name one instrument from each of the four instrument families discussed: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.”
Complete Lesson Package
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