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some people think the only instruments in the percussion family are drums. well that's incorrect the members of the Percussion Family are xylophone, marima, vibraphone, glockenspiel, chimes, harp and the guitar.

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What are all the instruments in a percussion orchestra?

There are a lot of Percussion instruments used in an orchestra but here are some of the common ones:PianoTimpaniXylophonesCymbalsTrianglesSnare drumBass drumTambourineMaracasGongChimesCastanetsCelesta, And etc.


What are the different types of musical instruments that are similar to a xylophone?

Some musical instruments similar to a xylophone include the marimba, vibraphone, and glockenspiel. These instruments are all percussion instruments that produce sound by striking metal or wooden bars with mallets.


Why is the trumpet in the brass family?

Seriously? No, seriously? The trumpet belongs to the brass family because it is MADE of BRASS, as are all instruments in the BRASS family...


What makes up an orchestra and how do all the different instruments come together to create a harmonious musical performance?

An orchestra is made up of different types of instruments, such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Each instrument plays a unique role in creating the overall sound. The musicians follow a conductor who guides them through the music, ensuring that all the instruments play together in harmony. Through practice and coordination, the orchestra combines the different sounds to create a cohesive and beautiful musical performance.


Are music notes the same for all instruments?

No, music notes are not the same for all instruments. Different instruments have different ranges and capabilities, so the same note on a piano may sound different on a trumpet or a violin.

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Which instruments belong in the percussion family?

Many instruments belong to the percussion family. For example, drums of all sorts are members of the percussion family. Also, rattles are considered percussion instruments.


What category of instruments drums fall under?

A Drum or Drums, are part of the Percussion family :)


Which type of drum is a percussion instrument?

All drums are percussion instruments.


What music family is a guitar from?

Answer 1:It is part of the Percussion Family, as do most instruments. Anything you bang on or hit, or strum at all, is part of the Percussion Family.Answer 2:"Most instruments" do not belong to the percussion family. However, many (such as the piano) do belong to more than one family. The acoustic guitar is regarded as belonging to both the percussion and the string family. It earns its position in the string family as its strings are plucked. Stringed instruments are played by plucking, bowing or striking the string.


What are all the percussion instruments that are pi tched?

timpani


What are all the instruments in a percussion orchestra?

There are a lot of Percussion instruments used in an orchestra but here are some of the common ones:PianoTimpaniXylophonesCymbalsTrianglesSnare drumBass drumTambourineMaracasGongChimesCastanetsCelesta, And etc.


Why is a drum in the percusstion family?

All drums are percussion instruments because any instrument that is played by striking with the hand or some kind of device to create a sound that is different from wind or string is considered percussion.


what of these is not a category of percussion instruments?

All can be considered as a percussion instrument but the Chordophone is not really a "Main" category in percussion. The two major category .


Which of these instruments is not a member of the tuba family of brass instruments bugle euphonium and sousaphone?

Those are all brass instruments, but only the bugle is not from the tuba family.


What is the definition of gretsch percussion?

The definition of a Gretsch percussion is simply that it is a drum or drum set whose manufacture name happens to be Gretsch. This company gurantees all their instruments with a limited warranty.


Can all percussion instruments be tuned?

not all percussion instruments.and yes it is true that you can tune the drums which alot of people dont know


What musical family does the rhythm Sticks Trombone Tuba and the Trumpet belong to?

Trumpet, trombone, and tuba are all brass instruments. The other is a percussion instrument.