Instruments of the Orchestra 1

How many families are there in the orchestra?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

The largest family in the orchestra are....

• Strings

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

The two families who are seated towards the back of the orchestra are (TICK TWO!)

• Strings

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

Who is this key person in the orchestra? (see picture)

• The leader

• The conductor

• The director

• The C.E.O

The role of the conductor is mainly....

• To collect the instruments

• To set up the instruments

• To bring the musical score to life

• To tune up the orchestra

This famous Irish conductor is....(see picture)

• Hector Berlioz

• Edward Elgar

• Simon Rattle

• David Brophy

This famous Irish conductor & composer is.....

• Eímear Noone

• Marin Alsop

• Simone Young

• Jane Glover

This instrument is the smallest in the string family and is called....

• Double Bass

• Violin

• Cello

• Viola

This instrument is the largest string instrument and is called....

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

String instruments are usually played with.....

• A stick

• A baton

• A bow

• A pole