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String instruments sit at the front of the orchestra because of the volume/intensity of the sound that they are able to produce compared to the brass, woodwind, and percussion. If the strings were to be placed behind the band, then the audience would have a hard time hearing the string instruments, because band instruments generally produce louder sounds than string instruments. It is because of the volume balance that sometimes even the string instruments are rearranged. In example, sometimes the violas and the cellos switch places because the cellos play to softly, or because the violas play too loudly, or because of both.
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∙ 9y agoString instruments produce a softer sound than many of the others. To avoid drowning them out, the woodwinds and brass are farther from the audience. The percussion instruments are even further back. It is also the reason an orchestra will have two or three times as many string players as there are other instruments.
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∙ 13y agothey are the smallest which means that they produce less sound than the bigger instruments and generally have the melody so they need to be heard, hence, they are in the front.
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∙ 12y agobecause they like to luk at him
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∙ 15y agoHe or She is called the "Concertmaster".
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What instrument sits to the left of the conductor?
The lead violin.
Where does the first chair cello sit?
The first chair 'cello sits to the right of the conductor.
Where would you find the leader of the orchersta?
The principal first violin is called the 'concertmaster' or first violin. He/she is the leader of the string section and the second in command of the entire orchestra, behind only the conductor. Normally sits to the left of the conductor in the string section.
What is the name of the part where an orchestra sits?
In a lowered area in front of the stage, commonly called the "Pit".
What is the role of the concert master?
Basically he tunes the orchestra to concert pitch.Another answerThe concert master, or leader, is the principal first violinist. In addition to playing the violin, she or he makes decisions on behalf of the full orchestra on stage. For example, she indicates to the principal oboist when to sound the note to which the orchestra tunes up, and oversees the tuning-up process. He decides when the orchestra should stand up to acknowledge applause, when to sit down, and when to leave the stage. She accepts the thanks expressed by the conductor to the orchestra, and ensures that all members are included in those thanks. In short, he represents the orchestra in circumstances where it is impractical for individual players to represent themselves.
Who is the Israeli violinist who sits down to play?
Itzhak Perlman
What instrument sits to the left of the conductor?
The lead violin.
Where does the first chair cello sit?
The first chair 'cello sits to the right of the conductor.
What is the point at the front of a train for?
The Driver of the train usually sits at the front of the train
What is the sphinx that stands near the great pyramid?
The Great Sphinx sits in front of Khafra's pyramid. It is in Giza, which is located in Egypt. It was built to seem as if it was guarding this pyramid.
What sea sits near the country of holland?
The North Sea
Where is the pilot?
The pilot sits on the left front seat of the airplane.
How do you call the box in the middle of front car sits?
The storage box.
Can a Dodge Stratus motor and transmission fit in a Dodge Intrepid?
No, a Stratus engine sits transverse, while the Intrepid sits front to back.
What does hogs the fire mean?
hog the fire means sits near the fire.
What restaurant sits in front of the original Duke's plant?
Tia's Taco Shack
Are vacuoles in a plant or animal cell?
Plant Cell It sits in front of the nucleus.
