Meet the Orchestra Author:William W. Suggs Why is the tuba built so big and clumsy? What instrument makes that high, tinkly sound? Just what is the conductor doing when he waves his arms? — The youngest concert goer is full of such questions. He will find the answers in this lively introduction to the orchestra and its parts. Here are all the instruments, from brass fiddle to piccolo: wha... more »t they look like, what they sound like, and what it's like to play them. The emphasis is on their orchestral role, but chamber groups, jazz combos, and brass bands are discussed as well.« less