The trumpet is often used in classical and jazz compositions. From which section of the orchestra would you say the trumpet is?

This instrument usually has four, but occasionally five strings. It produces the lowest pitch in the range of its family of instruments. Identify this instrument:

The flute is known as an aerophone or reedless instrument. Sound is produced by blowing air over the opening in the tube-like instrument. This instrument belongs to the _________ section of the orchestra.

The Oboe is a double reed _________ instrument played usually in the treble clef.

The viola is part of the ___________ family of orchestral instruments. It has a slightly lower sound than the violin. Music for the viola is generally written in the alto clef.

The marimba is a _____________ instrument. The keys of marimba is arranged like those of the piano's keys. Pipes underneath the wooden 'keys' amplify the sound that is made when the player strikes the 'keys' with a mallet.

The piano, harpsichord and organ make up part of the orchestra on occasion. These instruments would form part of the ____________ section of the orchestra.

The modern orchestra sometimes makes use of electronic instruments. As a result, a new section has been created for this called the electrophones. The following could be considered an example of such an instrument:

As part of identifying instrument sounds, you will listen to the Carnival of the Animals. The composer is said to have written this as a piece of 'fun'. Do you know who composed this work?