Families of Instruments

     Strings

     Woodwinds

     Brass

     Percussion

Solo - one person performing

Solo and accompaniment - one person performing usually accompanied by a piano

Duet - two instruments

Trio - three instruements

Quartet - four instruments

Quintet - five instruments

Sextet - six instruments

Septet - seven instruments

Octet - eight instruments

Nonet - nine instruments

Ensemble - a group of instruments

Chamber Group

Band - woodwinds, brass, percussion, NO strings

Orchestra - woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings

Combo - usually a group of jazz musicians that perform together. Instruments vary

Chorus - group of singers, and could be a refrain of a song.

Choir - group of singers, usually associated with church

Correct key signature for instrument