Orchestral Instruments Flashcards

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*Front:* Violin

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instrument, highest pitch in the string family

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*Front:* Viola

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instrument, slightly larger than a violin, deeper sound

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*Front:* Cello

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instrument, played sitting down, rich and warm tone

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*Front:* Double Bass

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string instrument, lowest pitch in the string family

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*Front:* Flute

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instrument, high-pitched, played by blowing across a hole

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*Front:* Oboe

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instrument, double reed, clear and penetrating sound

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*Front:* Clarinet

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instrument, single reed, versatile range

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*Front:* Bassoon

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instrument, double reed, low and rich sound

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*Front:* Trumpet

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instrument, highest pitch in the brass family, bright sound

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*Front:* French Horn

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instrument, circular shape, mellow and smooth tone