Year 7 - Term 3 - Instruments of the Orchestra!

This term we have been learning about the instruments of the orchestra. Which instrument families have we studied? (tick all the right answers)

• Strings

• Electronic

• Percussion

• Woodwind

• Brass

What instrument family does this belong to?

• Brass

• Percussion

• Strings

• Woodwind

What about this one?

• Brass

• Percussion

• Strings

• Woodwind

And what about this one?

• Brass

• Percussion

• Strings

• Woodwind

Most woodwind instruments have what's called a REED. Which woodwind instrument doesn't?

• Flute

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Oboe

Which of the following is an example of TUNED percussion?

• Cymbals

• Glockenspiel

• Snare Drum

• Shakers

Large orchestras can have around 100 players and are called ________ orchestras

• Chamber

• Massive

• Loud

• Symphony

Whose job is it to encourage the orchestra to play with the same kind of feeling?

• The Director

• The First Violin

• The Conductor

• Mr Irving

Which instrument family is commonly furthest away from the conductor?

• Brass

• Percussion

• Strings

• Woodwind

In which type of music would you commonly hear an orchestra? (tick all the correct answers)

• Classical

• Drum & Bass

• Film Music

• Sea Shanties