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Music

Instrumentation

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This section describes types of instruments and the particular ways they can be played. It also identifies the different vocal groups.

Instrumentation

All instruments belong to families.

Click on the instrument's name to hear its sound.

In the exam you may be asked not just to name the instruments being played, but to identify particular ways of playing them. Listen to these musical actions:

Click on the description to hear an example.

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