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1
Define timbre and discuss how its various components help to distinguish sound quality. Then, name some of your favorite singers and think of descriptive words that best describe the timbre of their singing voices. Describe as many different sounding singers as you can.
2
What is the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system, and how is it organized? Provide examples of instruments for each category.
3
Describe how musical instruments have been classified by the 'Are'are people of Malaita and how musical instruments are usually classified in Western culture. Explain the limitations of such systems.





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