Chamber music -

Chamber music is a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments—traditionally a group that could fit in a palace chamber or a large room. ... Because of its intimate nature, chamber music has been described as "the music of friends".

1. What instruments are used in chamber music?
2. What is chamber music nowadays?
3. What is the difference between chamber music and orchestral music?
4. How many people are in a chamber music?

What instruments are used in chamber music?

The standard instrumental groups of Western chamber music include the string quartet (two violins, viola, and violoncello), the woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon), the combinations employed in sonatas (one wind or stringed instrument with piano), and the brass quintet (frequently two trumpets, ...

What is chamber music nowadays?

Today chamber music is most commonly heard in the concert hall, and the term is used to describe any music for small ensemble. Contemporary chamber music covers a whole range of instruments, ensembles and musical styles; but how did this music change over time?

What is the difference between chamber music and orchestral music?

The primary difference between orchestra and chamber music is the number of players. In chamber music, there is generally one player per part while a full orchestra doubles up sections to add volume (especially in the string sections).

How many people are in a chamber music?

Chamber music can be any group of instruments from two up to about eight or nine. Each player will be playing something different from the others (“one to a part”).