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A piccalo is not a percussion instrument, it is a member of the woodwind family.
As far as physical description goes a piccalo look much like a miniture Flute and is played in the same manner as a flute.
In terms of pich the piccalo is easily discribed as high piched with notes that range from the high range of a flute and higher. When put into music a piccalo is heard playing a part similar to that of the flute just in a range in which the flute cannot play.
The piece "Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa has a very recognizable piccalo soli section. If you would like to hear an example look up the song on your favorite video website.
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What kind of instrument is a piccalo?
A piccalo is a woodwind instrument. It is similar, although much smaller in appearance to the flute.
Is the pakhawaj a percussion instrument?
Yes it is a Percussion instrument.
What is percussion instrument?
An unpitched percussion instrument are the maracas.
When was the percussion instrument invented?
the percussion instrument was invented in the 5000bc
Is marimba a percussion instrument?
Yes, the marimba is a percussion instrument.
Is the xylophone a percussion instrument?
Yes, the xylophone is a percussion instrument.
What kind of instrument is a tympani?
A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
What is the highest pitched woodwind instrument?
a piccolo
The xylophone and the tympani are what kind of instrument?
They are classed as percussion instruments.
Is the triange a percussion instrument?
Yes, a triangle is an auxiliary percussion instrument.
Which percussion instrument clashes?
A pair of cymbals are a percussion instrument that clashes.
What do you mean by percussion and non- percussion instrument?
A percussion instrument is an instrument that requires the player to hit it rather then say blow into it for example. An example of a percussion instrument would be a drum or a xylophone or the cymbals or a gong. An example of a non percussion instrument would be a trumpet or a violin or a trombone or a cello.
