The Concert Orchestra

The Concert Orchestra. Learning Objectives for this video:

• The Concert Orchestra. Learn about The Orchestra. Learn to recognize the four different families of instruments in a symphony orchestra and study the strengths and special abilities of each.
• Identify the members of the string, woodwind, brass, and percussion families by appearance, sound, and musical capability.
• Trace the origin and development of all the symphonic instruments, including their prehistoric roots.
• Explore the history of musical performance from the harpists of ancient Egypt to the troubadours and jongleurs of medieval Europe to the modern symphony.
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