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Strings: because the sound is produced from vibrating strings.
Woodwinds: because most of them are made of wood, and air is blown through them
Brass: because all the instruments are made of brass
Percussion: instruments where the sound is produced by a physical strike
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Is it true or false that Britten used the different families of the orchestra to help define the structure of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?
It's true, but it doesn't go far enough. The families of the orchestra do not just help define the structure, they create it.
What is the name of the place where the orchestra plays in a theatre?
The place where an orchestra plays - is called the orchestra pit
What is a large group of instruments including woodwinds brass percussion called?
Band or Wind Ensemble
What are the 5 families of the orchestra?
Woodwind, string, brass, percussionWoodwind,string,brass,percussion
What is a small orchestra called?
Another term is "chamber" orchestra.
Is it true or false that Britten used the different families of the orchestra to help define the structure of The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?
It's true, but it doesn't go far enough. The families of the orchestra do not just help define the structure, they create it.
What is the name of the place where the orchestra plays in a theatre?
The place where an orchestra plays - is called the orchestra pit
What families of instruments found in a modern orchestra?
String , woodwinds, brass and percussion :)
What is a large group of instruments including woodwinds brass percussion called?
Band or Wind Ensemble
What is the orchestra in Louisiana called?
The name of the orchestra in Louisiana is the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The home of the Philharmonic Orchestra in Louisiana is New Orleans.
What are the 5 families of the orchestra?
Woodwind, string, brass, percussionWoodwind,string,brass,percussion
If all instruments are playing on orchestra in the same time then the?
then its called an orchestra
What is a small orchestra called?
Another term is "chamber" orchestra.
How many categories of music instruents are found in the orchestra?
The different sections of the orchestra break down into four basic families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
What was the orchestra called that played with frank Sinatra in London?
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Is the Eastman Rochester Pops Orchestra the same as the Rochester Pops Orchestra?
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is the premiere professional orchestra in the city of Rochester, NY. They play Masterworks and Pops concerts as well as many concerts for families and school children. Eastman has a number of ensembles but not one entitled "Eastman Rochester Pops Orchestra."
What is the name of the device used to conduct the orchestra?
The stick a conductor uses to lead an orchestra is called a baton.
