In an Opera, the beginning of an orchestral piece is called an overture. Other orchestral performances don't have a special name for the beginning.
It's called an "overture." It's usually not too long, and there's no singing.
The Overture ... an introduction to an extended work.
The Overture ... an introduction to an extended work.
There are a number of instruments that are played in the opening credits of Stargate Universe. It is an orchestral piece.
I don't know the answer, but would love to know from what it is (if it is part of a whole). It's a fantastic piece and I would love to hear the "rest".
Most operas begin with an overture, an orchestral introduction that includes many of the musical themes of the piece.
It's called an "overture." It's usually not too long, and there's no singing.
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An Epaulette
Yes. Most orchestral pieces call for two trumpets.
an arrangementAlso known as a "transcription".
"Haggis In Moonlight" by Richard E. Spendheimer
The Overture ... an introduction to an extended work.
The Overture ... an introduction to an extended work.
John Cage
Bach's Passacaglia & Fugue BWV 582, transcribed for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski. (There is also an orchestral version by Respighi, a transcription for piano by Eugen d'Albert, and a couple of other versions.)
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