COMBINATION

OF
INSTRUMENT
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MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
An ensemble is a group of
musicians playing together
The composer uses them in any
combination he wishes, but certain
combination.
-Have been found to be particularly
satisfying and consequently
commonly used.

MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES
MIXED ENSEMBLES.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
SPECIAL ENSEMBLES

INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA

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1. ORCHESTRA
It is the most spectacular of ensembles, composed
of any sizeable group of instrumental performers
usually under the direction of a conductor.
May vary in size from relatively small groups
to ensembles of a hundred or more players.
The numbers of instruments used in the
orchestra varies according to the demands of
the music. The orchestra is constituted with a
view of securing the best balance of tone.
MODERN ORCHESTRA

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ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA

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2. THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Is a large ensemble includes all the principal
instrumental types.
MODERN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Has about 100 players, but this number varies
according to the kind of music being played. It is
composed of four sections corresponding to the four
instrumental groupings: the string section, the woodwind
section, the brass section, and the percussion section.
Each of these sections has at least one instrument which
falls into each four basic ranges: Soprano, alto, tenor and

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA

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3. CONCERTO
A form written for orchestra
and usually one solo instrument
is given a prominent role in
music.
Ex. (piano, violin, etc.)

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
ORCHESTRA
THE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
CONCERTO
BAND
THE RONDALLA

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

BAND
Is an instrumental ensemble, large
like the orchestra but consisting
mainly or exclusively of wind and
percussion instruments. Associated
with outdoor events, it is also used
as a concert ensemble.

INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLES

THE

RONDALLA

This is the best-known instrumental group in the

Philippines today.

A band made up mostly of stringed

instruments:

 BANDURA- which assumes the lead part

and plays the melody
LOUD & OCTAVINA- which carry the alto
and contrapuntal parts
PICCOLO- tuned above the banduria, which
plays the ornamental passages
GUITARRA AND THE BAJO- which give
solidity to the rhythm and support the
harmony
PERCUSSION- adds color and varied tonal
rhythmic effects.

MIXED
ENSEMBLES

MIXED ENSEMBLES
A considerable literature of music
exists for large mixed ensembles
instruments and voices.
Such musical types as an opera,
oratorio, cantata, mass, requiem mass,
and even symphonies may employ
vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Have made appearance in the
twentieth century.

CHAMBER
ENSEMBLES

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Is a medium which calls for a few
performers (from two about 8-9
instruments) with one players to
each part
These ensembles may consists of
any combination of instruments:
strings, woodwinds, brass,
keyboard, and percussions
instruments.

MOST COMMON CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES

SOLO SONATAS
Music written for a solo instrument with an
accompaniment by such instruments as the piano or
harpsichord
STRING QUARTET
Most common medium. It consist of two violins, a viola,
and a cello
DOUS, TRIOS, QUINTETS & OTHERS
is any chamber ensemble having a specified no. of
DOUS =2
players
TRIO=3
QUENTET=5
SEXET=6

SEPTET=7
OCTET=8
NONET=9

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ENSEMBLES

SPECIAL ENSEMBLES

As music evolves, composers search

for new mediums more congenial to
their changing musical ideas.
A particularly significant trend in recent
years has been the developments of
electronic instruments, which may
contemporary composers, feel are more
versatile than traditional instruments
and more suitable for achieving the
sound they want for the music.