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THE ORCHESTRA

What is an orchestra?
An orchestra is defined as a group pf instrumentalist or musicians who or perform or play music together. It is a kind of music ensemble that combines different kinds of musical instruments from different families. An orchestra is usually led by a person called the conductor.

PICTURE OF AN ORCHESTRA




TYPES OF ORCHESTRA

1. Symphony orchestra: This is a large ensemble composed of wind, string, brass, and percussion instruments and organized to perform classical music.


2. Chamber orchestra: This is a smaller section of orchestra consisting of all the families but in smaller number.


3. String orchestra: This is an orchestra consisting solely of a string section made up of bowed instruments.



4. Brass orchestra: This is a type of orchestra that has only brass instruments in it.


5. Woodwind orchestra
6. Jazz orchestra etc.

INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA
Violin
Clarinet
Flute
Trumpet
Oboe
Viola
Cello
Tuba
Piccolo
French horn

 Assignment
1. Explain the following types of orchestra.

A. Jazz orchestra.

B. Woodwind orchestra.

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 30, 2020 at 4:00 AM

    A. Jazz Orchestra: this is a musical ensemble that plays jazz music. Jazz band vary in the quantity of it's members and the style of jazz that they play but it is common to find jazz band made up of a rhythm section and a horn section.
    B. woodwind Orchestra: the woodwind instrument is one of the main section of an orchestra or concert band. Woodwind sections contains instrument given Hornbostelsachs classifications of 421 (edge-blown aeroplanes, commonly known as flute) and 422 (Reed aeroplanes), but exclude 423 (brass instruments).
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    1. Mr ShowMay 3, 2020 at 7:06 AM

      Thank you Tiara Okaka. We will talk more about you answer in our next class.

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