Chamber Ensembles Quick Review What are the instrument

Chamber Ensembles

Quick Review �What are the instrument families?

Quick Review �What does each family do to make a sound?

Quick Review �What are some instruments in each family?

Small Groups of Instruments � Small groups of instruments that play together are often referred to as “Chamber Ensembles” ◦ This is because in the past, musicians often had to perform in small rooms or “chambers” before there was ever bands or orchestras � The type of Chamber Ensemble is based on three things: ◦ The number of players ◦ The prefix in the name ◦ The types of instruments used

Prefixes and Players � The first part of the word that describes the root of a word � Music often uses Italian prefixes � Where else do you see these prefixes?

Solos and Accompaniment � � � The word solo is Italian, meaning “alone” In music, solo is a piece or section that is played by one person A solo piece will often include an accompaniment to support the soloist ◦ The accompaniment can be as little as a piano to as big as an entire orchestra!

Instrumentation � Chamber ensembles are also described by what instruments are used � Homogenous groups have all the same or similar instruments ◦ Ex. Horn Quartet (4 horns), String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola, Cello) � Heterogeneous instruments groups have all different ◦ Ex. Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, French horn, Bassoon)

Chamber Music � Typically, Chamber Music comes in two parts: ◦ Individual Parts for each player ◦ Score form to see how all the parts line up

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