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Orchestra Instruments. Presented by Marina del conte Speech 101. Instrument Categories. Strings . Produce sounds through string vibration Normally played with bow Can be plucked Harp occasionally joins the string section. Woodwinds.
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Orchestra Instruments Presented by Marina del conte Speech 101
Strings • Produce sounds through string vibration • Normally played with bow • Can be plucked • Harp occasionally joins the string section
Woodwinds Played by blowing through a mouth hole or on a vibrating reed The larger the instrument the higher pitch
Brasses Played by the action of valves and musician’s lips on the mouthpiece
Percussion Played by being struck, rubbed, or shaken Provide the rhythmic beat in an orchestra