orchestrally
Like full ensemble
In the manner of an orchestra or orchestral music.
A piece composed orchestrally uses the full range of instrumental sections—strings, winds, brass, percussion—rather than a single instrument or small ensemble.
The word also describes anything arranged or performed with orchestral qualities: The film was scored orchestrally.
Large orchestra organization
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
rhapsody · nocturne · scherzo · chamber · sinfonietta · suite · opus · movement
Thin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- woodwindsInstruments played by blowing
- percussionSound through impact
- violinBowed string instrument
trumpet · flute · timpani · cello · trombone · clarinet · viola · horn
Simultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- fugueContrapuntal musical form
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- voicingExpressing aloud
layering · homophony · texture · instrumentation · scoring · doubling · color · blend
Gradual increase in loudness
- fortissimoVery loud, musically
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
- diminuendoGradual decrease in loudness
- legatoUnbroken musical phrasing
staccato · adagio · allegro · presto · andante · largo · vivace · pizzicato
philharmonic
Large orchestra organization
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
sonata · rhapsody · nocturne · scherzo · chamber · sinfonietta · suite · opus · movement · finale
strings
Thin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- woodwindsInstruments played by blowing
- percussionSound through impact
violin · trumpet · flute · timpani · cello · trombone · clarinet · viola · horn · oboe
polyphony
Simultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- fugueContrapuntal musical form
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
voicing · layering · homophony · texture · instrumentation · scoring · doubling · color · blend · balance
crescendo
Gradual increase in loudness
- fortissimoVery loud, musically
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
- diminuendoGradual decrease in loudness
legato · staccato · adagio · allegro · presto · andante · largo · vivace · pizzicato · tremolo
baton
Slender rod for leading
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
rehearsal · downbeat · cue · tempo · phrasing · interpretation · gesture · direction · coordination · entrance
sonority
Richness of tone
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- toneQuality of sound
warmth · brightness · richness · depth · color · lushness · brilliance · fullness · vibrato · harmonics
orchestrallysolo
Performance by one
a cappella · unaccompanied · individually · singly · minimally
orchestrallyminimally
To the smallest extent
sparsely · simply · stripped-down · unorchestrated · unadorned
- orchestral instrumentDevice for symphonic performance
- orchestral musicMusic for full ensemble
- orchestral piecesCompositions for full ensemble
- orchestral arrangementMusic adapted for symphony
- orchestral performanceMusicians playing as one
- orchestral conductorOne who directs musicians