Topmusicanswers
The Top Types of Orchestral Music
- Overture.
- Symphonic Poem.
- Symphony.
- Concerto.
- Ballet.
- Opera.
- Chamber Music.
- What is an orchestration in music?
- What are the different types of orchestras?
- Who orchestrates a symphony?
What is an orchestration in music?
Orchestration, the arrangement or composition of music for instruments, especially those found in an orchestra. See instrumentation.
What are the different types of orchestras?
The membership of the three different kinds of orchestras are the same: strings, winds, percussion. On any given night, however, depending on the demands of the music, even a symphony orchestra might appear in a smaller form.
Who orchestrates a symphony?
Orchestras are usually led by a conductor who directs the performance with movements of the hands and arms, often made easier for the musicians to see by use of a conductor's baton. The conductor unifies the orchestra, sets the tempo and shapes the sound of the ensemble.
