Homework

The Percussion Family

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All questions will be bases on pages 28 to 31 in the textbook.

1. How do percussion instruments create their sound? Pg28

2. What are the 2 categories that percussion instruments fall into? Pg 28

3. What is the difference between them? Pg 28

4. What are the names of Definite Pitched percussion instruments? Pg 28

5. What are the names of the Indefinite Pitched percussion instruments? Pg 28

6. What do percussion instruments emphasize? Pg 28

7. How do the cymbals create their sound?

8. Describe what a celesta is.

9. How many timpani are shown on page 29 in the picture?

10. What is used to play a snare drum? (Hint, look at the picture of he snare drum on page 31 and see what he is holding).