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How the symphony orchestra was born. The string family of musical instruments met the brass family, and the woodwind family. They were joined by the family of drums and percussion, and eventually the Grand Piano completed the orchestra.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008372
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)