Musical Instruments: Percussion Instruments

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After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the names of the different percussion instruments.
  2. Identify percussion instruments from photos or pictures.
  3. Identify percussion instruments by their sounds.
  4. Explain how percussion instruments make sound.
  5. Explain the difference between pitched and unpitched percussion instruments.
  6. Identify the kinds of music that might use percussion instruments.