Orchestras are different sizes (people wise) what is the fewestmnumber of people to make an orchestra?
2006-12-09 01:58:31 · 6 answers · asked by rtagg 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
At least one from each of the instrument groups. Unless your are using a computer then only one cause you can blend your own.
2006-12-09 02:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by Pat W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the era and the style. The "modern orchestra" is really from about the beginning of the 20th century and has anywhere from 60 to 80 players or more.
In Mozart's time (the late 18th century) orchestras were considerably smaller (maybe 30 players). In Bach's era, about 50 years earlier, the orchestra was smaller yet (maybe 15 to 20 players.) Some of the instruments now in use were either brand new, or not even invented yet.
I have seen "orchestras" that were as few as 6 to 10 players. Of course the sound is different, but all the parts got covered!
2006-12-09 14:57:26 · answer #2 · answered by snide76258 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what pieces you want to play. Baroque pieces usually cut back the number of players (usually all strings) to achieve the precision famous of the Baroque era. However, more contemporary pieces usually need a fuller sound, such as the Romantic era to the present. A "Pitt orchestra" might work, as in many musicals and broadway shows. Usually, you have 2-4 violins (there are at least two parts in most pieces), one viola, one cello, one bass, two trumpets,1 flute/oboe/clarinet player (one person plays all three instruments) 1 flute/saxophone/clarinet player, 1 pianist, and 1 trombone
These numbers can vary, but for a typical symphony orchestra, there are around 80 members. So, of course, the more people, the richer and fuller the sound!
2006-12-09 16:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by scienceproject in need 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression "orchestra" is NOT determinated!
A "human" orchestra must have one (1) member playing whatever. Even the use of certain instruments is not determinated.
Possible would be also zero (0) human members for an computer aided orchestra. Because computers already know about harmonys, notation, certain instruments, even simultaniasly and one computer could do a "life" performance very well!
2006-12-09 18:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by deborahverlinden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In musicals and broadway shows you have a "Pit Orchestra"
Usually
2-3 violins
1 viola
1 cello
1bass
2 trumpets
1 flute/oboe/clarinet player (one person plays all three instruments)
1 flute/saxophone/clarinet player
1 piano
1 guitar
1 trombone
1 bass
Total 12-13 for a "pit orchestra" however, this can also vary according to the composers wishes.
2006-12-09 12:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a one man band?
2006-12-09 10:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋