What does orchestration mean in musical terms?

The four most commonly used instruments in the string family are the violin, the viola, the cello and the double (string) bass.

Symphonic Poem. -Also called tone poem, a one movement orchestral composition based to some extent on literary or pictorial ideas.

An Inside Look at Five of America's Best OrchestrasChicago Symphony Orchestra. Ranked at number five on the list, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the highest ranked American orchestra on the list. ... Cleveland Orchestra. ... Los Angeles Philharmonic. ... Boston Symphony Orchestra. ... New York Philharmonic.

Woodwind part
In an orchestra, the clarinet takes on both solo roles and the middle register of the woodwind part, while in music for wind instruments the clarinet assumes a leading role (along with the trumpet). Due to its warm timbre and all-action playing style, it is also used as a solo instrument in genres such as swing jazz.

Generally, the Baroque orchestra had five sections of instruments: woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and harpsichord. The strings or harpsichord almost always carried the melody, with brass and woodwinds providing the harmonies.

The composers and conductors were unwilling to fight with the orchestra members, and the orchestral saxophone was cast aside. So, the next time you see a saxophone in an orchestra, remember that its presence in the ensemble is a very contentious issue.

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Orchestras also play with instrumental soloists in concertos. During concertos, the orchestra plays an accompaniment role to the soloist (e.g., a solo violinist or pianist) and, at times, introduces musical themes or interludes while the soloist is not playing.

An accidental in music is a sharp (♯) or flat (♭) sign on a musical score that indicates a temporary change from the given key signature.

1969
It originated out of the orchestra of Austrian Radio in 1969 for the purpose of presenting contemporary orchestral works.

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String instruments include harp, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Percussion instruments include timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, celesta and piano.

This united Trans-Siberian Orchestra featured 4 guitarists, 4 keyboard players, 2 drummers, 2 bassists, a full string section, and 24 vocalists and dancers performing in sync for nearly 80,000 people.

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Flom signed a multialbum deal in January 1996, giving the project a different name but using Savatage's musicians. Mr. O'Neill called the act “Trans-Siberian Orchestra,” after the railroad in Siberia, a symbol of hope in a harsh, unforgiving place, he says. ... A few years later, TSO began touring for the first time.

Instruments of the OrchestraStrings. Learn about the string instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp! ... Woodwinds. Learn about the woodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon! ... Brass. Learn about the brass instruments: trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba! ... Percussion.

Piccolo

The production is conservative when it comes to Leonard Bernstein's dynamic and still-delightful music, played by a full 25-piece orchestra, and to Stephen Sondheim's lyrics.

Eroica Symphony
Let us know. Eroica Symphony, byname of Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, known as the Eroica Symphony for its supposed heroic nature.

The four most commonly used instruments in the string family are the violin, the viola, the cello and the double (string) bass.

The strings sit at the front of the stage in a fan-shape in front of the conductor. The first violins are on the conductor's left, then come the second violins, then the violas and then the cellos. The double basses are behind the cellos.

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Tubular bells (also known as chimes) are musical instruments in the percussion family. Their sound resembles that of church bells, carillon, or a bell tower; the original tubular bells were made to duplicate the sound of church bells within an ensemble. ... Chimes are often found in orchestral and concert band repertoire.