Vocabulary
Classical Music
Ensembles
Orchestra
100

In Spanish, to applaud is...

aplaudir

100

True or False: classical music is also called formal music.

true

100

Name of ensemble with 2 musicians?

duet

100

What type of orchestra is formed by a group of 20-25 musicians?

chamber orchestra

200

In English, público is...

audience

200

Who performs classical music?

professional musicians

200

The small ensembles are called _______ _________.

chamber ensembles

200

What type of orchestra is the biggest instrumental ensemble that exists?

symphony orchestra

300

In Spanish, choir seating area is...

asientos para el coro

300
Can classical music be memorized? Why or why not?

No, it cannot be memorized because it is complex, the pieces can be very long.

300

Large instrumental ensembles are called.....

orchestras

300

Who coordinates the performances of all musicians in the ensemble?

orchestra conductor

400

In English, coro de cámara is...

chamber choir

400

What are formal music concerts performed in?

concert halls

400

Name of ensemble with 7 musicians?

septet

400

True or False: The instruments that make the louder sounds (percussion) are in the front, close to the audience  

False

500

In Spanish, the leader (1st violin) is called...

concertino

500

What is orchestra pit in Spanish?

foso de la orquesta

500

What instruments are in a string quartet?

two violins, a viola, and a cello

500

Where do the soloists perform on stage?

They perform at the front of the stage to have eye contact with the director and to be seen by the audience.