I WONDER - What Instruments Are In The Percussion Section?

The video explores the percussion section of an orchestra, highlighting its diversity and versatility. It describes various percussion instruments, including tympani, xylophones, snare drums, and cymbals, detailing their unique characteristics and roles in music. Tympani are large, tunable drums used for dramatic effects, while xylophones produce melodic sounds. Snare drums provide rhythm and accents, and cymbals offer a wide range of sounds, from soft shimmers to loud crashes, adding excitement and drama to musical compositions.

Which section of the orchestra is known for its diversity and versatility?

• String section

• Brass section

• Percussion section

• Woodwind section

What is another name for the tympani?

• Snare drum

• Bass drum

• Cymbals

• Kettle drums

What material are the bars of a xylophone typically made from?

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

Which percussion instrument is known for its crisp, sharp sound?

• Cymbals

• Tympani

• Xylophone

• Snare drum

What range of sounds can cymbals produce?

• From a soft shimmer to a loud crash

• Only loud sounds

• Only soft sounds

• Only melodic sounds