There are 4 instrument families in the orchestra. Each instrument in the orchestra belongs to one of the following families: Strings, Wooodwinds, Brass, or Percussion

orchestra, the evolution of its historical place in society, and recent commentary on the current situation, I seek to provide a survey overview of the state of the orchestra since the turn of the century. Its …

THE STRING FAMILY includes violin, viola, cello, bass and harp. These instruments are made of wood and strings, and are played by vibrating the strings using a bow or plucking or striking with a finger. …

There are countless instruments in the percussion family. The different instruments are made of wood, metal, and other various materials. Percussive instruments add a wide range of character and …

The 20th century has been a century of freedom and experimentation with the orchestra. It has also been a time of superstar conductors, as the conductor has more and more responsibility and visibility.

Just like the bass, it has harmony parts in the orchestra. Like the oboe, the bassoon also has a double reed made out of balsa wood. The keys are pressed down to produce different pitches on the …

Worksheets at a variety of reading levels, organized to include all of the orchestra or just one family. Links to classical listening examples for each instrument family.