Strings
This instrument is usually held by the concertmaster (star player in the orchestra).
Violin
This double-reed instrument is the largest of the woodwind family
Bassoon
The highest instrument in the brass family. Often very BOISTEROUS and obnoxious, but awesome!
Trumpet
This instrument is made of metal, has 3 sides, and sounds like a light DING! when played.
Triangle
Has four strings, is small, in the strings family, and originated in Hawaii.
Ukulele
This instrument is the largest and lowest of the strings family. Musicians who play this instrument need to stand up or sit on a high stool in order to manage it's large size.
Oboe
Trombone
Xylophone
This instrument has 88 keys!
Piano
This instrument is held between your legs when being played. It is a low sounding instrument.
Cello
This highest and smallest instrument of the woodwind family, which is very closely related to the flute.
Piccolo
Lots of curly tubing goes into this brass instrument. It speaks a foreign language, and your hand has to go into the bell to hold it.
French Horn
This is the lowest sounding drum in the percussion family. It stands very tall and is played with a big wool mallet.
Bass Drum
This instrument is in the percussion family, and is African in origin. It is medium sized and held between the legs when played.
Djembe
This instrument is often forgotten... but plays countermelodies and are important inner voices within the orchestra.
Viola
This instrument is not always in the orchestra, but loves jazz music. It has a curvy neck and lots of extra keys and pads. It comes in a variety of sizes! Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone.
Saxophone
The largest and lowest of the brass family.
Tuba
These large metal plates can be crashed together to add a BANG!
Cymbals
This instrument rocks out at concerts and comes in both acoustic and electric form. It is one of the most popular instruments in western culture.
This instrument can play both the melody and accompaniment parts. It is not always on stage with the other strings, but has a very distinct sound from the other strings. It is not played with a bow!
Harp
This instrument is very sneaky single reed instrument. It is straight, black, and doesn't always play the lead parts in the orchestra.
Clarinet
These instruments are the two lower instruments of the brass family, often playing low bass lines and accompaniment.
Trombone and Tuba
These instruments come in sets of 4 and are pitched highest to lowest. They sit on the ground and are played with wool mallets. They often create rumbles and thunder and are very fun to play!
Timpani
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