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String family
Violin
Viola [vee-OH-lah]
Cello (violoncello) [CHEL-low]
Bass (double bass, contra bass) [rhymes
with “face’]
Woodwind family
Flute, Piccolo
Oboe, English horn
Clarinet, Bass clarinet
Bassoon, Contrabassoon
Saxophones
Brass family
Trumpet
Horn (French horn)
Trombone
Tuba
Keyboards and Harp
Celesta [cheh-LESS-tah]
Piano
Harpsichord
Organ
Synthesizer
Harp
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Percussion family
Timpani (kettledrums) [TIM-pa-nee]
Snare drum
Bass drum
Cymbals
Tambourine
Triangle
Xylophone
Glockenspiel
Chimes
Marimba
Vibraphone (vibes)
plus other things to hit, scrape, and shake
Voice Types
| Soprano |
high female voice |
| Mezzo-soprano |
medium female voice |
| Alto (contralto) |
low female voice |
| Countertenor |
very high male voice |
| Tenor |
high male voice |
| Baritone |
medium male voice |
| Bass |
low male voice |
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