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MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
An ensemble is a group of
musicians playing together
The composer uses them in any
combination he wishes, but certain
combination.
-Have been found to be particularly
satisfying and consequently
commonly used.
MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES
MIXED ENSEMBLES.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
SPECIAL ENSEMBLES
INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
1. ORCHESTRA
It is the most spectacular of ensembles, composed
of any sizeable group of instrumental performers
usually under the direction of a conductor.
May vary in size from relatively small groups
to ensembles of a hundred or more players.
The numbers of instruments used in the
orchestra varies according to the demands of
the music. The orchestra is constituted with a
view of securing the best balance of tone.
MODERN ORCHESTRA
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
3. CONCERTO
A form written for orchestra
and usually one solo instrument
is given a prominent role in
music.
Ex. (piano, violin, etc.)
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
BAND
Is an instrumental ensemble, large
like the orchestra but consisting
mainly or exclusively of wind and
percussion instruments. Associated
with outdoor events, it is also used
as a concert ensemble.
INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES
THE
RONDALLA
MIXED
ENSEMBLES
MIXED ENSEMBLES
A considerable literature of music
exists for large mixed ensembles
instruments and voices.
Such musical types as an opera,
oratorio, cantata, mass, requiem mass,
and even symphonies may employ
vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Have made appearance in the
twentieth century.
CHAMBER
ENSEMBLES
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Is a medium which calls for a few
performers (from two about 8-9
instruments) with one players to
each part
These ensembles may consists of
any combination of instruments:
strings, woodwinds, brass,
keyboard, and percussions
instruments.
SEPTET=7
OCTET=8
NONET=9
SPECIAL
ENSEMBLES
SPECIAL ENSEMBLES