Conductor (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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Conductor's role
Conductor's role
Leads the orchestra
Conductor's position in orchestra
Conductor's position in orchestra
At the front
Tools conductor uses
Tools conductor uses
Hand movements, baton, facial expressions
What is a baton?
What is a baton?
Small stick to show the beat
Conductor keeps everyone in...
Conductor keeps everyone in...
Time (all sections play together)
What does the conductor control?
What does the conductor control?
Tempo (how fast or slow)
How conductor shows dynamics
How conductor shows dynamics
Movements show when to play loud/soft
Beating time shows
Beating time shows
Time signature (e.g., 4/4, 3/4)
Cueing instruments means
Cueing instruments means
Pointing to sections when it's their turn
Podium definition
Podium definition
Raised platform conductor stands on
Leonard Bernstein known for
Leonard Bernstein known for
Conducting with energy & emotion
Gustavo Dudamel known for
Gustavo Dudamel known for
Youth orchestras & exciting performances
Conductor's role in opera
Conductor's role in opera
Keeps orchestra & singers in sync
Small ensembles need conductor?
Small ensembles need conductor?
No - string quartets play by listening to each other
Sound made by conductor
Sound made by conductor
None, but they're vital to performance