Instruments of the Orchestra

The text contrasts the sounds that different instruments make. Why do different instruments make such different sounds?

• because the vibrations created by different instruments are different in nature

• because the different instruments all are different sizes

• because the people playing the instruments have different styles of playing

• because the orchestra plays in a special room to create different sounds

Which of the instruments in the picture is a viola?

• the small one

• the big one

What is the name of this instrument?

• trumpet

• tuba

• clarinet

• flute

This instrument is a trombone.

• true

• false

What is the name of this instrument?

• timpani

• bass drum

• cymbals

• triangle

The piano is a percussion instrument.

• true

• false

What's this?

• flute

• didgeridoo

• erhu

• cello

What's this?

• timpani

• snare drum

• djembe

• orchestra

Which family does it belong to?

• woodwind

• percussion

• brass

• strings

Who uses this?

• baton

• conductor

• astronaut

• scientist