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The band is a small orchestra where mainly brass and percussion instruments participate. In
every big parade it is the band that sets the pace with its music for pacing. Her music is loud
so that it can be heard throughout the parade.

Did you know that? Many times you may meet the band with a different name. For example:
if you watch a military parade you will hear them talking for the military band, while if you
want to dance a band can play for you a dance purpose.

Hear... short musical excerpts from a band.(music track)
http://ebooks.edu.gr/ebooks/v/html/8547/2172/Mousiki_G-D-Dimotikou_html-
empl/extras/sounds/cd2/09.mp3

http://ebooks.edu.gr/ebooks/v/html/8547/2172/Mousiki_G-D-Dimotikou_html-
empl/extras/sounds/cd2/08.mp3

But what are the musical instruments that make up a band? Musical instruments from the
wind and percussion family are what make up a band.

A few words about the family of wind musical instruments:

Wind instruments are called instruments that you have to blow into to make their sound
mouthpiece they have. Wind instruments are divided into two groups according to the
material from which they are made: the wooden ones and the copper ones.

Woodwind instruments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhAGPvPZrCY

Woodwinds: are the wind instruments that are made of wood. Something very strange
happens with the flute. While it is made of metal, belongs to the woodwinds. Are you
wondering why? Because the first flutes were made of wood. When the flute is very small in
size, it is called a piccolo.