1. Violin: A high-pitched string instrument played with a bow.
2. Viola: A larger string instrument than the violin, tuned lower and played with a bow.
3. Cello: A large string instrument played with a bow, tuned lower than the viola and characterized by its warm, resonant sound.
4. Double Bass: The largest member of the violin family, played with a bow and known for its deep, rich sound.
Percussion Family:
1. Drums: A wide variety of instruments that produce sound when struck with drumsticks or other objects. Examples include:
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Tom-toms
2. Cymbals: Metal discs that produce a bright, crashing sound when struck together.
3. Xylophone: A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned wooden bars that are struck with mallets.
4. Marimba: A percussion instrument similar to the xylophone but with resonators beneath the bars, producing a warmer, more mellow sound.
5. Vibraphone: A percussion instrument like the xylophone and marimba but with a unique vibrating mechanism that adds a tremolo effect to its sound.
These are just a few examples of instruments from the string and percussion families. Both families are essential to creating the diverse sounds and rhythms in music.