Yes, the orchestra can include a piano in its ensemble.
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It can be either. A 'sonata' is composed for either solo instrumentation or as an ensemble piece, in which case a keyboard instrument (piano or organ) is usually employed. The movements will vary in tempo, mood and will not always be in the same key signature of the other movements.
Hans-Heinrich Schmieder has written: 'Das wohltemperierte Klaviertrio' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Chamber music, Piano trios, Piano with instrumental ensemble 'Wohltemperierte Hausmusik' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Chamber music, Piano with instrumental ensemble
It can be performed by a solo instrument, such as a piano or violin, or by a small group like a string quartet or chamber ensemble.
Maurice Hinson has written: 'The piano teacher's source book' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Piano, Piano music 'Music for piano and orchestra' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Piano with orchestra, Concertos (Piano) 'The piano in chamber ensemble' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Piano with instrumental ensemble, Chamber music
A "trio" ... consists of string instruments plus a piano. The piano is a member of the percussion family.
Debussy's "Clair de lune" was written for solo piano.
That depends, although sonata's are always for one or a very small group of instruments. Most commonly, piano solo, violin and piano, cello and piano, flute and piano, a wind instrument, a string instrument and a piano... It varies.. But its always a small ensemble.
A piano has 88 keys to create an ensemble. Without so many keys, you wouldn't be able to play scales, chords, broken chords, or five fingered patterns. The piano is the most basic instrument. To recapitulate, when you press a key, a wooden board leads to a hammer which strikes a metal bar to produce the delightful sound.
The term "piano trios" typically refers to a musical ensemble consisting of a piano, a violin, and a cello. There are numerous piano trios composed throughout the history of classical and contemporary music. Some well-known composers of piano trios include Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Dmitri Shostakovich, and many others. If you're looking for an exact number, it's challenging to provide a specific count because composers continue to create piano trios, and new compositions are added regularly. The number would depend on the time frame you're considering and whether you're including both historical and contemporary compositions.
No, a piano is an instrument. An orchestra is an ensemble of different kind of instruments. The piano does not have a place in the average orchestra. It may however play with an orchestra in a concerto. Pianists can also play arrangements of orchestral pieces.