9.8- The Symphony Orchestra

Question 1

Keyboard

Answer 1

The manual of an organ, piano, harpsichord, clavichord, etc. The part of the instrument that contains the keys which the performer depresses to produce sounds.

Question 2

Ensemble

Answer 2

A group of musicians that perform as a unit.

Question 3

Conductor

Answer 3

The leader of a musical ensemble who indicates through gestures or conducting patterns how the music should be interpreted by the musicians.