- What does orchestration mean in music?
- What is good orchestration?
- Why is orchestration important in music?
What does orchestration mean in music?
Orchestration, the arrangement or composition of music for instruments, especially those found in an orchestra.
What is good orchestration?
Good orchestration must: Make formal sense: Changes of orchestration must arrive at appropriate places, with appropriate degrees of contrast. Supply sufficient variety and freshness of color to maintain interest. Enhance the phrasing.
Why is orchestration important in music?
"Orchestration is a composer's tool, in a way. It's as important as other musical tools, because this is the stage where particular facets of the work are brought to the fore. Orchestration helps differentiate the levels and priorities of musical perception.