Ensembles In Music

What is a music ensemble?

• A group of musical soloists.

• An orchestra and a choir.

• A group of musicians who play or sing together.

• A class in middle school.

What is instrumentation?

• The number of instruments in an ensemble.

• A type of orchestra.

• The specific instruments used in a music ensemble.

• The name of our Day MS Band.

What is voicing?

• The specific voice types used in a musical ensemble.

• The number of voices in a choir.

• The name of our Day MS Choir.

• A type of choir.

Match the following Ensembles to their instrumentation or Voicing

• Violin & Piano

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• Keyboard, Bass, Guitar, Singer, Drum Set

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• Soprano & Tenor

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• Trumpet, Trumpet, Trombone, & Tuba

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• Soprano, Alto, Tenor, & Bass

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Choose the answer that correctly describes the instrumentation/voicing of this music ensemble.

• Chamber Ensemble

• Three Musicians

• Guitar, Voice, & String Bass

Choose the answer that correctly describes the instrumentation/voicing of this music ensemble.

• Flute, Piano, & Cello

• Trio

• Chamber Ensemble

Choose the answer that correctly describes the instrumentation/voicing of this music ensemble.

• Jazz Ensemble

• 2 Saxophones, Drum Set, String Bass, Guitar

• Chamber Ensemble

Choose the answer that correctly describes the instrumentation/voicing of this music ensemble.

• Chamber Ensemble

• Choir

• Soprano, Alto, Tenor, & Bass

A music ensemble with A LOT of musicians is called a _____ music ensemble.

A music ensemble with a SMALL number of musicians is called a _______ ensemble