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Identify this timbre: Bright, smooth, strong upper harmonics.
Violin
Identify this timbre: Warm, rich, strong lower harmonics.
Cello
Identify this timbre: Smooth, warm, strong upper and lower harmonics.
Saxophone
Identify this timbre: Rich, full, wide range of harmonics.
Piano
Identify this timbre: Bright, piercing, strong higher harmonics.
Flute
What is Timbre?
The unique quality of a sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another.
Define Orchestration.
The art of arranging music for an orchestra or ensemble, considering instrument timbres and blends.
What are Harmonics (overtones)?
Frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental frequency, contributing to an instrument's timbre.
What are the three terms for Timbre?
Tone Color, Tone Quality, Timbre
What is Register?
The high, middle, or low range in which an instrument is being played.
What is Timbre?
The unique quality of a sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another.
What are Harmonics?
Overtones present in a sound that contribute to its timbre.
What is Orchestration?
The art of arranging music for an orchestra or ensemble, considering timbre.
Define Tone Color.
Synonymous with timbre; the unique quality of a sound.
Define Tone Quality.
Synonymous with timbre; the unique quality of a sound.