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Flute Ensemble
A flute ensemble is an instrumental chamber ensemble consisting of members of the flute family. Flute quartet In a more traditional sense, a flute quartet consists of a flute and a string trio (i.e., a violin, viola, and cello). This arrangement flourished in the eighteenth century, particularly through composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Carl Friedrich Abel, and Ferdinand Ries, among others. However, as of the twentieth century, a modern flute quartet typically refers to an arrangement of four flautists. The flute quartet does not have any set arrangement, but common configurations include: * Piccolo, Concert Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute * Two Concert Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute * Four Concert Flutes Flute choir The modern definition of a flute choir is a recent development; likewise, the abundance of literature specifically written for the ensemble has grown alongside the ensemble itself. In the 1960s, flute choirs began to surface within colleges and communities. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flute Family
The western concert flute family has a wide range of instruments. Piccolo The piccolo is the highest-pitched member of the flute family, with a range an octave above that of the concert flute. It is usually the highest-pitched instrument within orchestras and bands. The piccolo has a stereotype for being difficult to play in tune; its small size makes it difficult to construct an evenly tuned scale. Treble flute The treble flute is pitched in the key of G, a fifth above the concert flute. The instrument is rare today, only occasionally found in flute choirs or private collections. Soprano flute This distinctive sounding instrument is rarely found at present. A few American publications for flute choir currently include a part for an E (soprano) flute, an instrument pitched a minor third higher than the standard C flute. In these publications, an alternative part is provided either for the C flute or for the piccolo. Concert flute The standard concert flute, also called C f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
