INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use the top menu to navigate from section to section.
2. Figure out what you already know about the orchestra with a simple quiz. Then head on to watch a short video that introduces the different instrument families.
3. Learn more about each instrument family by clicking on their respective categories.
4. Explore additional resources once you are all done.

Before you start, take the short quiz below to figure out how much you know about the orchestra.

THE ORCHESTRA

The word "orchestra" came from ancient Greece and was used to describe the place where musicians and dancers performed. The modern orchestra is an ensemble of around 100 musicians playing stringed instruments, percussion, wind and brass instruments. It is mainly instrumental in nature but at times may be accompanied by a choir or a soloist.

Watch the video below to see a brief overview of the orchestra.

RESOURCES

Want to know more about the orchestra? Check out the following resources.