The Orchestra (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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Definition of an orchestra
Definition of an orchestra
Large group of musicians playing together under a conductor
No. of instrument families in symphony orchestra
No. of instrument families in symphony orchestra
Four
The 4 instrument families in an orchestra
The 4 instrument families in an orchestra
Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Shape of orchestra seating arrangement
Shape of orchestra seating arrangement
Semicircle facing the audience
Largest instrument family in orchestra
Largest instrument family in orchestra
Strings
Why strings sit at front of orchestra
Why strings sit at front of orchestra
They are the quietest
Which family sits behind strings
Which family sits behind strings
Woodwind
Which family comes after woodwind
Which family comes after woodwind
Brass
Why percussion sits at back
Why percussion sits at back
They are the loudest
Where conductor stands
Where conductor stands
At the front, facing the orchestra
What conductor uses to guide musicians
What conductor uses to guide musicians
Baton and hand movements
What a musical score contains
What a musical score contains
Music for all instruments in one place