Music Appreciation Unit 2 Musical Ensembles
instrumental music that supports the main part(s)
accompaniment
a large group of instruments usually including woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
band
a small group of instrumentalists (2-12)
chamber ensemble
music written for small ensembles for an intimate setting
chamber music
a large singing group of multiple voice parts
chorus
a person who leads an ensemble
conductor
two musical parts
duet
a group of musicians performing together
ensemble
four musical parts
quartet
a single main musical part
solo
an electronic keyboard capable of multiple instrument sounds
synthesizer
three musical parts
trio