Lesson 1 - The Orchestra Flashcards
(18 cards)
callus
a thickened piece of skin that develops from friction
chamber music
music written for a small group of instruments that could fit in a more private setting than a full orchestra
composer
a musician who writes some form of music
concertmaster
the best violinist in the orchestra who is second-in-command to the conductor
instrumentation
the specification of certain instruments, items, or seating arrangements for an orchestra
orchestra
the group of instruments of different types used to play classical music
resonance
the quality of sound when it is deep and fills a space
Which of these is a group of instruments of different types used to play classical music?
orchestra
Which of these is music written for a small group of instruments?
chamber music
Which of these is the specification of certain instruments, items, or seating arrangements for an orchestra?
instrumentation
Which person writes music?
composer
Which person is the best violinist in the orchestra?
concertmaster
Which section of the orchestra has the largest number of musicians?
strings
Which of these is the name given to a thickened piece of skin caused by friction?
callus
How many instrument sections are present in the modern orchestra?
5
Which instrument in the string section has the largest number of musicians playing it?
violin
Which of these instruments in the string section plays the highest notes?
violin
Which of these is the quality of sound when it is deep and fills a space?
resonance
