Timbre and String Instruments

What does Pitch mean? The Loudness of a note The instrument a note is played on How High and low a note is played What is it called when a composer chooses a certain combination of instruments to play his music? Musicology Timbre Sound Source Instrumentation MATCH THE FOLLOWING PHRASES Timbre The sound quality or tone produced by a musical instrument, voice or sound source. Instrumentation The combination of instruments chosen to perform a piece of music. Symphony Orchestra A large gathering of instruments played Conductor The person is trusted with interpreting the music and guiding the musicians. Leader The principal 1st violin player in the orchestra Oboe Gives the first note to tune up the Orchestra. What note is given to tune up the orchestra? B A C An oboe is ...... Double Reed Single Reed Edge-Blown A Flute is.... Single Reed Edge-Blown Double Reed A Clarinet is.... Single Reed Double Reed Edge-Blown Fill in the blanks..... The violin is the smallest instrument of the String Family. It is followed by the Viola, Celloand Double Bass. A Double Bass player has to stand to play their instrument. Strings can be either plucked or bowed. The Harp is also a string instrument. The harp is played by pluckingit with your fingertips. The Strings are the largest section in the Orchestra. Woodwind Instruments Enter the name of the instruments Bassoon Clarinet Saxophone Cor Anglais Oboe Flute