Orchestra Sections Flashcards

Grade 5 · Music · Flashcards

Study the four sections of the orchestra and the instruments that belong to each.

Flashcards

Orchestra: A large group of musicians organized into four sections, led by a conductor.
Conductor: The leader of the orchestra; guides the musicians using a baton and gestures.
String Section: The largest orchestra section; instruments are played by bowing or plucking strings.
Violin: The smallest, highest-pitched string instrument in the orchestra.
Viola: A string instrument slightly larger than a violin; plays in a slightly lower range.
Cello: A large string instrument held between the knees; rich, warm tone in the lower range.
Double Bass: The largest string instrument; produces the lowest pitches in the string section.
Woodwind Section: Orchestra section where players blow air through a reed or mouthpiece.
Flute: A woodwind instrument played by blowing across a hole; bright, high sound.
Clarinet: A woodwind instrument with a single reed; warm, wide range of sound.
Brass Section: Orchestra section where players buzz their lips into a metal mouthpiece.
Trumpet: The highest-pitched brass instrument; bright and powerful sound.
Tuba: The largest brass instrument; plays the lowest notes in the brass section.
Percussion Section: Orchestra section of instruments played by hitting, scraping, or shaking.
Timpani: Large kettle drums in the percussion section; can be tuned to specific pitches.