Musical Patterns and Rhythmic Structures · Music Theory

Instruments of the Orchestra

Categorizing instruments by family and exploring how different timbres create unique musical textures.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain instruments seem better suited for heroic themes while others feel mysterious?
  2. 2How does the material an instrument is made of change its unique voice?
  3. 3What would happen to a piece of music if you swapped a violin for a drum?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding MU.Re7.2.3NCAS: Connecting MU.Cn11.0.3
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Musical Patterns and Rhythmic Structures
Period: Music Theory

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