What is timbre, and why is important to our understanding of music? What is your favorite instrument and why? How would you describe its range? How do ensembles differ in classical music from jazz or rock? In what ways are they similar?

ASSIGNMENT

1.) Copy/Paste each instrument from the following list into its correct section in the orchestra (listed further below).

Then, provide a description of each instrument which includes what material(s) it is made from, how it is played, its range (relatively high, low, or middle within its section), and any other unique features about the instrument.

• Violin
• Xylophone
• Oboe
• Trumpet
• Viola
• Cymbals
• Clarinet
• Tuba
• Strings
• Woodwinds
• Brass
• Percussion

2.) Answer the following questions (3 sentences per question, minimum).

What is timbre, and why is important to our understanding of music?

What is your favorite instrument and why? How would you describe its range?

How do ensembles differ in classical music from jazz or rock? In what ways are they similar?