Instruments of the Orchestra
Students will identify and categorize instruments of the orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion), recognizing their unique timbres.
Key Questions
- Compare and contrast the timbre of a flute with that of a clarinet.
- Analyze how different instrument families contribute to the overall texture of an orchestral piece.
- Explain how the physical construction of an instrument affects the sound it produces.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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