Instrumentation Flashcards
1
Q
Orchestral instruments: flute oboe bass clarinet bassoon baritone saxophone two horns two trumpets two trombones percussion harp two violins viola cello double bass
A
Band instruments:
drum kit
two guitars
three synthesisers.
2
Q
Synthesisers are very important to the musical theatre pit band because … can be stored and triggered at precise points in the score.
A
patches
3
Q
For example, the synthesiser in Wicked impersonates strings, tremolo strings, contrabass clarinet, celeste and bass trombone. Synthesisers can also be used for…
A
sound effects if the music requires it.
4
Q
The text is disrupted by stab chords played by the full band.
A
Stab chords area single staccato note played as a chord.
5
Q
Here the texture is just the voice and homophonic chords held by the band, known as ….
A
melody-dominated homophony.
