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    This document provides an overview of different types of musical instruments and ensembles. It describes voices and vocal ensembles, including soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts. It also outlines stringed instruments that are plucked like guitars or bowed like violins. Woodwind, brass and percussion instruments are categorized based on their sound production. Keyboard and electronic instruments are also discussed. The document concludes by describing chamber ensembles like string quartets and larger ensembles including orchestras and bands.

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    Chapter 3

    Musical Instruments and


    Ensembles
    The flute is not an instrument with a
    good moral effect. It is too exciting.
    Aristotle

    Voices and Vocal Ensembles


    Female (or boys)

    Soprano
    Mezzo soprano
    Alto (contralto)

    Male

    Tenor
    Baritone
    Bass

    Mixed choir (SATB)


    SSA choir
    SSAA choir
    TTBB Choir

    Stringed Instruments
    Plucked (fretted)

    Lute

    Psaltery

    Dulcimer

    Guitar

    Harp

    Stringed Instruments
    Bowed (orchestral)

    Violin

    Viola

    Cello

    Double Bass

    Woodwinds
    Piccolo, flute
    Oboe, English horn
    Clarinet
    Bassoon
    Bass Clarinet
    Contrabassoon
    Saxophone

    Brasses
    Trumpet
    French horn
    Trombone
    Tuba

    Percussion
    Definite Pitch

    Timpani
    Glockenspiel
    Celesta
    Xylophone
    Marimba
    Chimes

    Percussion
    Indefinite Pitch

    Bass drum
    Side drum
    Tambourine
    Triangle
    Cymbals
    Gong
    Tom-toms
    Bongos
    Congas

    Keyboard Instruments
    Clavier family

    Harpsichord
    Virginal

    Piano
    Organ

    Electronic Instruments
    Two Types

    Instruments that
    produce acoustic
    sounds that are
    electronically
    modified
    Instruments that
    generate sounds
    using electronics

    Synthesizer

    Instrumental Ensembles
    Chamber ensembles (usually 2-8 musicians)

    String quartet is principal example


    Two

    violins, viola, cello (one player on each

    part)
    Piano trio
    Usually violin, cello, and piano

    Large ensembles

    Orchestra
    Wind ensemble (band, symphonic band, etc.)
    Require a conductor

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