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by Susan Hurst 17 years ago

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Percussion Family

The percussion family consists of various instruments known for their distinctive sounds and methods of play. Each instrument has unique characteristics and materials that contribute to its specific sound and role in an ensemble.

Percussion Family

Percussion Family

Click on the note symbol and answer the questions.

Questions to answer:

Which is the highest instrument?

Which is the lowest instrument?

Which instrument can play pitches?

Instructions:

On the Home tab, click the drop-down Save menu, click Save As and add your first name, last initial and class hour to the titleand click save. For example: johnt3Brass Family (John Tyler TB3)
Aswer the questions below.
Type the answers to each question and find and copy a web addresswhere we can hear it played.
Find a picture of each instrument and insert it next to its name.
Using the web sites listed to the left,research each instrument.
BSO Kids
Play Music
Learn About Instruments
NY Philharmonic Kids
San Francisco Symphony Kids

Cymbals (insert an image here)

Timpani (insert an image here)

Bass Drum (insert an image here)

Snare Drum (insert an image here)

Describe its sound and give a link where it can be heard
At least 2 interesting facts
How is it played?
What is it made of?