Percussion Family (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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How do percussion instruments produce sound?
How do percussion instruments produce sound?
Struck, shaken, or scraped
Where is percussion placed in the orchestra?
Where is percussion placed in the orchestra?
At the back
Two main types of percussion
Two main types of percussion
Tuned (pitched) and untuned (unpitched)
What do tuned percussion instruments produce?
What do tuned percussion instruments produce?
Definite pitches (notes)
What do untuned percussion instruments add?
What do untuned percussion instruments add?
Rhythm, accents, and dramatic effects
What are timpani?
What are timpani?
Kettle drums tuned to different pitches using pedals
Describe a xylophone
Describe a xylophone
Wooden bars struck with mallets
Describe the glockenspiel's sound
Describe the glockenspiel's sound
Bright, bell-like sound (made of metal)
Famous use of celesta
Famous use of celesta
Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Describe the bass drum
Describe the bass drum
Largest drum, produces deep booming beats
What makes the snare drum distinctive?
What makes the snare drum distinctive?
Metal wires (snares) underneath, sharp rattling sound
Describe the triangle
Describe the triangle
Small metal triangle, bright ringing sound
How does percussion help with rhythm?
How does percussion help with rhythm?
Helps maintain the rhythm and pulse of a piece
How does percussion build tension?
How does percussion build tension?
Rolls on snare drums or timpani create suspense
Which Stravinsky work used heavy percussion?
Which Stravinsky work used heavy percussion?
The Rite of Spring