, Symphonic band - ANSWER similar to a symphonic orchestra in instrumentation.
larger groups with 90-120 players overall
can also include the string bass, piccolo, English horn, harp, bass trombone,
contrabassoon, and or a saxophone
Range of four part harmony - ANSWER Soprano- middle C to A above the staff
Alto- F to D on the staff
Tenor- B to G
Bass- E to C
Classical orchestra instrument families - ANSWER First violins became the dominant
string section while lower strings became background support. wind parts were
simplified and became supporting background harmonies. Brass was used in greater
independent capacity during the Classical Era
Durational rhythm - ANSWER closely allied with meter, and encompass the aspect of
rhythm associated with patterns of duration, emphases, and groupings.
Tonal rhythm - ANSWER independent of meter. rhythmic properties of the tonal system.
EX. sources of tonal rhythm include recurrence of a single tone, the octave relation
chordal and linear associations, consonance, and dissonance.
Forzando (z) - ANSWER strongly accent the notes over which the symbol lies
Reinforzando rinf - ANSWER the growing louder of a group of notes during a phrase and
is executed with an increasing loudness in a very brief period of time
Sforzando sfz - ANSWER an increase in volume of the note/note(s) over which the
marking is placed
Tenuto - ANSWER to hold, hold the note for its full time value. horizontal line over note
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