Mr.
Martin
Room: F-04
psmartin@psmartin.com
This is a study guide to
what you might see on
the test. Use this guide
to help you pick out the
notes needed in the
lectures. All questions
listed will be addressed.
A copy of this is available
@ psmartin.com/online.
Lecture Topics:
Musical Terms
 Orchestra
 Instrumentation
 Conducting
Exploring Music
Orchestra
Greek, meaning?
Modern day definition - A large group on instrumentalists
Modern Day Orchestra
12 Woodwinds
11 Brass
Percussion - varies by composer
Keyboard
60 String
How many instrument families are in an orchestra?
Percussion -
Brass -
Woodwind -
Only instrument in woodwind with no reed is?
Strings -
Is the voice an instrument?
What are the four vocal types from highest to lowest?
Conducting
What two instrumentalists might have been the conductor?
1800’s - Usually composers
Responsibilities
Study score, communicate phrasing, volume, cut offs,
dynamics, entrances, vision, rehearsal, work w/
librarians, pay composers to write scores, applying for
grants, develop budgets, negotiate contracts, select
music, organize tours, arrange concert dates, venues,
fund-raising, Audition performers, decide orchestra size,
record albums, Position musicians for balance of sound in
venue, develop interpretation