A report on Musical ensemble
Group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music, with the ensemble typically known by a distinct name.
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Orchestra
10 linksOther instruments such as the piano, harpsichord, and celesta may sometimes appear in a fifth keyboard section or may stand alone as soloist instruments, as may the concert harp and, for performances of some modern compositions, electronic instruments and guitars.
Other instruments such as the piano, harpsichord, and celesta may sometimes appear in a fifth keyboard section or may stand alone as soloist instruments, as may the concert harp and, for performances of some modern compositions, electronic instruments and guitars.
Orchestras, choirs, concert bands and other sizable musical ensembles such as big bands are usually led by conductors.
Percussion instrument
6 linksMusical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument.
Musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument.
Percussion is commonly referred to as "the backbone" or "the heartbeat" of a musical ensemble, often working in close collaboration with bass instruments, when present.
Conducting
5 linksArt of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestral or choral concert.
Art of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestral or choral concert.
Orchestras, choirs, concert bands, and other sizable musical ensembles such as big bands are usually led by conductors.
Piano
4 linksStringed keyboard instrument in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with a softer material .
Stringed keyboard instrument in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with a softer material .
The piano is widely employed in classical, jazz, traditional and popular music for solo and ensemble performances, accompaniment, and for composing, songwriting and rehearsals.
Classical music
6 linksClassical music generally refers to the formal musical tradition of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions.
Classical music generally refers to the formal musical tradition of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions.
Performance of classical music repertoire requires a proficiency in sight-reading and ensemble playing, harmonic principles, strong ear training (to correct and adjust pitches by ear), knowledge of performance practice (e.g., Baroque ornamentation), and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom expected for a given composer or musical work (e.g., a Brahms symphony or a Mozart concerto).
Rhythm section
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A rhythm section is a group of musicians within a music ensemble or band that provides the underlying rhythm, harmony and pulse of the accompaniment, providing a rhythmic and harmonic reference and "beat" for the rest of the band.
Big band
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A big band or jazz orchestra is a type of musical ensemble of jazz music that usually consists of ten or more musicians with four sections: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.
Band (rock and pop)
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A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre.