Instrument
A large instrument that has a keyboard, when the is pressed a hammer will strike a metal string.
what is a piano
Padua, Italy
Where was the piano invented in
Percussion instrument
What type of instrument is a piano
One presses a key and then a hammer hits a string
How does a piano look?
an instrument that one blows into, it has a row of metal reeds, and it is rectangular
what is a harmonica
Invented in China, evolved in Europe
Where was the Harmonica invented
A wind instrument
What type of instrument is a harmonica
One blows into the instrument. Each reed chamber has multiple reeds which would vibrate.
How does a harmonica work?
How does a harmonica look.
a four, five, or six-stringed instrument. A thin neck and a circular body.
What is a banjo
a similar design in Africa. Adapted into the banjo in America. Frequently used in Irish traditional music.
Where was the Banjo Origin
A string instrument
What type of instrument is a banjo
One will pluck on the strings and then it will vibrate.
How does the banjo work?
Has a circular body with a long narrow neck and it has 4 or 5 strings.
How does a banjo look?
A brass instrument that has tubing wrapped in a coil
What is a french horn
Invented in Germany
Where was the French Horn Origin
A brass instrument
what type of instrument is a french horn
One will blow into the instrument and to change the notes the person will press on a rotary valve. Then it will pull on a string that will close or open the holes.
How does the French Horn work?
How does the french horn look?
violin, viola, cello, bass
what is the violin family
Made in Italy. The first evidence of existence was in a painting
Origin of the Violin Family
A string instrument played with a bow
What type of instrument is the violin family
One will use a bow on the strings and then the string will vibrate.
How do instruments from the violin family work?
Comes in many different sizes. It is wooded and has 4 strings. It has an inward curve on both sides of the body. It is has a neck which leads to 4 pegs to tune the instrument.
How do instruments from the violin family look?