Instrument Report Instructions
This report requires that the student select his or her favorite instrument of the orchestra from the instruments presented. Select an instrument from the following list:
- Violin
- Viola
- Violoncello
- Double Bass
- Trumpet
- French Horn
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Oboe
- English Horn
- Bassoon
- Contrabassoon
- Timpani
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Chimes (Tubular Bells)
- Piano
- Harpsichord
- Celesta
- The Bass Drum
- The Snare Drum
- The Tambourine
- The Cymbals
- The Woodblock
- The Chinese Temple Block
- The Gong (Tam Tam)
- The Triangle
- Miscellaneous Percussion
The questions below are posted to give you ideas for your report. Do not include them but use them as inspiration.
A better idea would be to select a video clip of your favorite instrument and attempt to analyze it based on its features and qualities.
- Why did you select this instrument from among all the rest?
- What are the qualities and features of this instrument that captivate your interest?
- Describe the role that your favorite instrument plays within the context of the orchestra.
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