The orchestra and orchestral music by W. J. Henderson
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"The Orchestra and Orchestral Music" by W. J. Henderson is a non-fiction publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an informative guide for music lovers, providing insights into the structure and function of modern orchestras and the various instruments that comprise them. It addresses the characteristics of individual instruments and conveys how they contribute to the overall orchestral sound, aiming to enhance the reader's understanding of orchestral performances.
The opening of the text establishes its intent by clarifying that it is not a technical manual for musicians but rather a resource for amateurs seeking to deepen their appreciation of orchestral music. Henderson introduces the modern orchestra, detailing instrumental families such as strings, woodwinds, and brass, and discusses their unique tonal qualities and functions. The author emphasizes the evolution of orchestral music, introduces the role of the conductor in shaping performances, and hints at a historical perspective that traces developments from early composers to contemporary orchestrators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henderson, W. J. (William James), 1855-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The orchestra and orchestral music |
| Original Publication | New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1899, pubdate 1902. |
| Series Title | The music lover's library |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Orchestra |
| Subject | Orchestral music -- Instruction and study |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71345 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Last Update | Aug 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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