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What is the second trumpet?
The second trumpet is a section in an orchestra. It plays harmony to the first trumpet. The same way the seconds violins play harmony to the first violins.
Where do violins play?
String section most orchestras.
How many violins make up a small orchestra?
A small orchestra typically includes around 8 to 12 violins, divided into first and second violins. The exact number can vary based on the specific composition and arrangement of the orchestra. Generally, the first violins play the melody, while the second violins provide harmony and support. This configuration allows for a balanced string section within the ensemble.
Does viola usually play the same melodies as first or second violins?
Usually as second violins, but in some parts they also can have the melody of the first violins!
Do 1st and 2nd violins look different?
Apart from the differences in the parts that they play in the orchestra, no, the first and second violins do not look or sound any different. They are the same instrument. Generally, the first violins play the higher parts (including the melody), and the second violins play the lower parts and the harmony.
What is the classification of a violin?
Second Violins. (There is a difference between First and Second violins, but they are still violins. First Violins typically take the high notes, and often the melody, while the second violins play the lower registers and echo the first violins. Sometimes Second Violins take the melody.)
What is the classical violin and cello piece the teacher's play in the movie 'Raise Your Voice'?
That song (just to say, it wasn't only violins and cellos. It was a quartet, so 2 violins, 1 viola, and a cello) is Vivaldi's Four Season's Winter I.
Where does the violin 2 sit in the orchestra?
In the orchestra, the second violins typically sit to the left of the first violins, facing the conductor. This seating arrangement helps create a balanced sound and allows for effective communication between the two sections. The second violins often play harmonies and support the melodies carried by the first violins, contributing to the overall richness of the orchestral texture.
Which intruments within this section are most likely to play fanfares?
a piece of bum!
What is the difference between first and second violins?
First violins usually play the melody. They also have notes higher on the fingerboard. Firsts may be more experienced violinists used to playing a larger range of notes. Seconds play alot of the harmony. It is most common to hear them playing lower notes than the first violins. But don't think their harmony is not important, because it is! Both sections contribute to the beauty of the orchesta music.
Are violins for boys?
Violins can be for anybody. Violins aren't just for a specific gender. Both genders can play the violin and there are several well know violinists that are women.
Does violins only play in string ensembles?
Violins are traditionally only played in string ensembles, but in these times, people like creativity, and something special. Violins are very special instruments, they can play with any instrument, string or not. :)
