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Orchestra
An orchestra, sometimes referred to as a concert orchestra, is a large musical ensemble containing string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
424 Questions
What roles do saxophones play in an orchestra?
On the rare occasion that orchestral music even uses a Saxophone, it often gets a solo at some point. A lot of orchestral music was written before the saxophone was invented, and as such the standard instrumentation was pretty well defined by the time it came into use.
Why is the string section in the orchestra so large?
A single string instrument isn't especially loud, so larger sections are needed for balance.
Who is the woman singing with Richard digance the orchestra wants to go home?
I believe it was his daughter - I've forgotten her name, sorry.
Keyed instruments played in the orchestra?
Violins! I am a keen violinist, and violins are the main instruments played in an orchestra closely followed by cellos and violas.
What orchestral piece usually proceeds an opera our an oratorio?
The overture. It's played before the curtain rises, and there's no singing in it.
How many strings are usually played on the stringed instrument?
Usually 4. (Viola, Violin, Cello, Bass).
How did Wagner accomplish his new music drama-reflections by the orchestra of the stage action?
With leitmotifs...
Does Andre rieu son play in the orchestra?
Andre has four grandchildren. A set of twins by his younger son Pierre and his wife Eefje, the girls are called linde and Lieke
Andre's older son Marc and his partner Andre have a son Ivan and a daughter born this August Fleur.
What does orchestra score mean?
The score is like a book that has every instrument's part printed in it.
Where can you print seven nation army scores in orchestra arrangement?
try jwpepper, they have alot of arrangements if you have the cash that is.
What kind of music does the Brian Setzer Orchestra make?
The Brian Setzer Orchestra are best known for their swing and jump blues style. In keeping with a musical orchestra, featuring a powerful rocking rockabilly sound, are both the full brass & rhythm section, blasting out their swing and blues sounds with saxophone, trumpet and trombone, with Setzer on vocals.
What family does the Bongos fall in of orchestral?
Bongos are a type of drum, which is in the percussion section, though bongos specifically are very rarely used in orchestra.
Why is there only 1 tuba in an orchestra?
For most orchestral music that uses it, one tuba is enough. It partners with the bass trombone.
When was China Film Orchestra Chinese Music Orchestra created?
China Film Orchestra Chinese Music Orchestra was created in 1949.
What orchestra a group is the double bass in?
Not usually. Traditionally, string quartets are composed of two violins, a viola, and a cello. However, there are some compositions that require a double bass in replacement for one of those instruments.
When was The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra created?
The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra was created in 1973.
