Instruments of The Orchestra

Timbre
Instruments of the Orchestra

MUSIC 6 Timbre: Instruments of the Orchestra
OBJECTIVES
1. Enumerate the different sections of the orchestra by

creating a layout/ floor plan of the instruments
2. Identify the different instruments in an orchestra by

perceptively listening to different sample music
3. Describe the characteristics of an instrument through

the making of a price brochure
LISTENING
LISTENING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
TITLE:
TITLE: Introduction
Introduction to
to the
the Orchestra
Orchestra
PERFORMED
PERFORMED BY: BY: Portland
Portland Youth
Youth Philharmonic
Philharmonic
1. What
1. What are
are the
the different
different sections
sections of
of the
the orchestra?
orchestra?
2.
2. What
What are
are the
the different
different instruments
instruments in
in each
each section?
section?
3. Describe
3. Describe the
the sound
sound ofof each
each section
section
LISTENING ACTIVITY
TITLE: Introduction to the Orchestra
PERFORMED BY: Portland Youth Philharmonic
1. What are the different sections of the orchestra?

2. What are the different instruments in each section?
3. Describe the sound of each section
What are the different sections in an orchestra?
String Section
Woodwind Section
Brass Section
Percussion Section
Special Instruments
SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE
String
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion
Special Instruments
STRING SECTION
STRING SECTION
With stringed instruments, sound is produced by

setting a string into vibration, either by plucking it
with a finger(pizzicato) or by bowing it with a horse
hair bow (arco)
Violin Pizzicato/ Arco
Viola Pizzicato/ Arco

STRING SECTION
Cello Pizzicato/ Arco
Double Bass Pizzicato/ Arco

WOODWIND SECTION
WOODWIND SECTION
All woodwind instruments involve a vibrating

column of air set into motion by the players breath
blowing against a mouth hole, a single reed, or a
double reed.
WOODWIND SECTION
1. Edge-tone instruments
2. Single-reed instruments
3. Double-reed instruments
Edge Tone Instruments

These have a mouth hole or embouchure with a sharp
edge; the player blows over this in such a manner that the
column of the air inside the instrument is set into vibration
Flute Blowing
WOODWIND SECTION
(Edge Tone)
Piccolo Blowing
Single-Reed Instruments
These have a single cane reed placed against a
mouthpiece in such a manner that the tip is free to vibrate
when the players breath is blown against it
Clarinet Blowing
WOODWIND SECTION
(Single-Reed)
Saxophone Blowing
Double-Reed Instruments
These have two reeds placed back to back and inserted in
the instrument so that the tips are free to vibrate when the
player blows against it.

Oboe Blowing
WOODWIND SECTION English Horn Blowing

(Double-Reed) Bassoon Blowing
Contrabassoon Blowing
BRASS SECTION
BRASS SECTION
All Brass instruments have a vibrating column of air,

set in motion by the buzz of the players lips in the
mouthpiece.
Trumpet Blowing
French Horn Blowing

BRASS SECTION
Trombone Blowing
Tuba Blowing
PERCUSSION SECTION
Percussion instruments may be either idiophones or

membranophones; they may have definite or
indefinite pitch.
PERCUSSION SECTION
(With Definite Pitch)
Xylophone
Glockenspiel Vibraphone
Marimba Chimes Timpani

Timpani Striking
Xylophone Striking
Marimba Striking
PERCUSSION SECTION
(With Definite Pitch)
Vibraphone Striking
Chimes Striking
Glockenspiel Striking
PERCUSSION SECTION
(With Indefinite Pitch)
Triangle Cymbals Snare Drum Bass Drum

Snare Drum Striking
Bass Drum Striking

PERCUSSION SECTION
(With Indefinite Pitch)
Triangle Striking
Cymbals Striking
OBJECTIVES
1. Enumerate the different sections of the orchestra by creating a

layout/ floor plan of the instruments
2. Identify the different instruments in an orchestra by perceptively

listening to different sample music
3. Describe the characteristics of an instrument through

the making of a price brochure
GUIDELINES ON PT #3 Price Brouchure

1. Each student will select one instrument for each four (4) sections of the
orchestra and creatively describe their chosen instrument by designing it in a
price-brochure style.
Example: String : Violin
Woodwind : Clarinet
Brass : French Horn
Percussion : Chimes
2. Each instrument must show an artistically drawn picture and brief yet
important details and specifications. Each instrument must indicate for how
much are they being sold or if there are any promo to be applied.
Example: STRADIVARIUS CELLO
- made of wood
- premium strings
New
- includes shoulder rest
Arrival! -WITH FREE bow made of fine horse hair
For only Php 39,999.50.
GUIDELINES ON PT #3 Instrument Brouchure

3. The final output shall be drawn in a short bond paper or of any quality paper
of the same size (8 inches). At the same time, students may also use other
materials for their output.
4. Students may opt to have it folded horizontally or crossed or back-to-back or
any position depending on the design and layout
5. The performance output is an integrated project with Arts 6**. Criteria for
grading is as follow:
Accuracy and Was the included information significant for potential
Significance of the buyers? Does it include basic speficiation such as size, 10 points
Information materials used, construction, etc?
Did the design and layout attractive for potential buyers?

Attractiveness and
Does it show creativity? Was the design appropriate for 10 points
Creativity
target product?
Neatness and
Was the output submitted neatly and on-time? 10 points
Compliance
**For Arts 6 rubric, consult Sir Mack for details
6. Deadline of submission is on/ before December 1, 2017 (Friday)
LISTENING ACTIVITY

LISTENING ACTIVITY

LISTENING ACTIVITY

TEST I
Identify if the string music is arco or pizzicato

TEST II
Identify what instrument is playing:
Tuba
Trumpet
Oboe
Piccolo
French Horn
Contrabassoon
TEST III
Identify the orchestral section of the music being

played:
Brass
String
Percussion
Woodwind

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Timbre

Instruments of the Orchestra

1. Enumerate the different sections of the orchestra by

2. Identify the different instruments in an orchestra by

3. Describe the characteristics of an instrument through

1. What are the different sections of the orchestra?

What are the different sections in an orchestra?

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

With stringed instruments, sound is produced by

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

Violin Pizzicato/ Arco

Viola Pizzicato/ Arco

Double Bass Pizzicato/ Arco

All woodwind instruments involve a vibrating

Edge Tone Instruments

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

WOODWIND SECTION English Horn Blowing

All Brass instruments have a vibrating column of air,

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

French Horn Blowing

Percussion instruments may be either idiophones or

Marimba Chimes Timpani

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

Triangle Cymbals Snare Drum Bass Drum

SECTION INSTRUMENT TECHNIQUE

Snare Drum Striking

Bass Drum Striking

1. Enumerate the different sections of the orchestra by creating a

2. Identify the different instruments in an orchestra by perceptively

3. Describe the characteristics of an instrument through

GUIDELINES ON PT #3 Price Brouchure

GUIDELINES ON PT #3 Instrument Brouchure

Did the design and layout attractive for potential buyers?

1. What are the different sections of the orchestra?

1. What are the different sections of the orchestra?

1. What are the different sections of the orchestra?

Identify if the string music is arco or pizzicato

Identify what instrument is playing:

Identify the orchestral section of the music being

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