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In the 18th and 19th century, the Piano was often used as a continuo instrument, that is, a chordal instrument which plays the bass line and provides harmonic texture, which is usually joined by one or more other instruments (viol or cello, violone or 3-string bass, theorbo, etc.) It also was often featured as the soloist in Concerto format pieces.
In the 20th century, possibly due to the number of composers who were primarily pianists, the piano was placed in the orchestra again, but there is no continuo function in most 20th century music. Instead, the piano was considered part of either the Percussion section or as a melodic instrument, often enriching the harmonic texture with arpeggiated chords or doubling the melody or one of the harmonies (usually in octaves).
As a percussion instrument, the piano's hammer-attack was used to add edge to the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra.
It was rare for a composer to use the piano only for one purpose in a piece, though: often its function would change from melodic to harmonic to percussive, and both percussive and harmonic functions could be mixed (in rhythmically pounded chords).
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A piano is often used in twentieth-century orchestral music to?
add a percussive edge
What instruments did Tchaikovsky compose music for?
He wrote piano music, solo (with piano accompaniment) pieces for violin and cello. He wrote pieces with orchestral accompaniment for piano, violin, and cello. He wrote chamber music for string quartet and for piano trio (piano, violin and cello). Most of his music is orchestral and operas.
Is the piano a classical orchestral instoment?
yes it is
What music period did peter tchaikovsky belong to?
Romantic Era
Are Keyboard instruments are sometimes part of the orchestra?
Sometimes, but not always. Baroque orchestral music often includes a harpsichord, and many pieces have been written for piano and orchestra. Other pieces might use a celesta or pipe organ.
A piano is often used in twentieth-century orchestral music to?
add a percussive edge
What instruments did Tchaikovsky compose music for?
He wrote piano music, solo (with piano accompaniment) pieces for violin and cello. He wrote pieces with orchestral accompaniment for piano, violin, and cello. He wrote chamber music for string quartet and for piano trio (piano, violin and cello). Most of his music is orchestral and operas.
What has the author Bruce Mather written?
Bruce Mather has written: '[ Orchestral, chamber, vocal and piano music' -- subject(s): Vocal music, Orchestral music, Scores, Piano music, Chamber music 'Elegy, for saxophone and strings' -- subject(s): Saxophone with string orchestra, Solo with piano '[Sinfonia concertante] Sinfonia concertante' -- subject(s): Symphonies, Scores
Is a piano played in all orchestra?
Not at all. Classical orchestral music is not usually scored for piano, except in the case of piano concerti and other music written specifically for the piano. Many symphony orchestras do not include the piano.
Chopin Music for horn and Piano?
There are no Chopin's works originally written for horn and piano. There are some transcriptions as well as pieces using an horn in orchestral part (piano concertos and other works with orchestra).
Is a piano vital in an orchestra?
not necessarily. it just depends on what sound you want.The composer of the music makes the determination whether or not a piano is to be used during the performance of their work. Not all orchestral works require a piano.
Is the piano a classical orchestral instoment?
yes it is
What has the author Roy Travis written?
Roy Travis has written: 'Duo concertante, in 5 movements, for violin and piano, 1967' -- subject(s): Violin and piano music 'Collage, for orchestra' -- subject(s): Orchestral music, Scores
What music period did peter tchaikovsky belong to?
Romantic Era
What has the author Talivaldis Kenins written?
Talivaldis Kenins has written: 'Fantasy variations on an Eskimo lullaby, for flute and viola' -- subject(s): Eskimo Folk songs, Folk songs, Eskimo, Instrumental settings, Variations (Flute and viola) 'Toccata-dance' -- subject(s): Juvenile, Piano music 'Diversities' -- subject(s): Piano music '[ Orchestral, chamber and keyboard music' -- subject(s): Organ music, Orchestral music, Scores, Piano music (2 pianos), Chamber music 'The carrion crow' -- subject(s): Canadian Folk songs, Choruses, Secular (Men's voices, 4 pts.), Unaccompanied, Folk songs, Canadian 'Intermezzo in F' -- subject(s): Juvenile, Piano music 'Daniel - Pravietis Daniels' -- subject(s): Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ, Daniel, the prophet, Songs and music 'Piano quartet' -- subject(s): Scores and parts, Piano quartets 'Nocturne and dance, for string orchestra' -- subject(s): Juvenile, String orchestra music, Scores 'Ojibway song, for SATB unaccompanied' -- subject(s): Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 8 pts.), Unaccompanied 'Folk dance, variations and fugue' -- subject(s): Juvenile Orchestral music, Orchestral music, Juvenile, Scores, Variations (Orchestra) 'Divertimento, for clarinet and piano' -- subject(s): Suites (Clarinet and piano) 'Concertino for two pianos alone' -- subject(s): Piano music (2 pianos)
Are Keyboard instruments are sometimes part of the orchestra?
Sometimes, but not always. Baroque orchestral music often includes a harpsichord, and many pieces have been written for piano and orchestra. Other pieces might use a celesta or pipe organ.
What kind of pieces did Peter Tchaikovsky compose?
He wrote a great deal of music in many different genres. Symphonies Ballets (some of his best known music including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake) Concertos for piano and violin A lot of piano solo music including a piano sonata Operas Chamber music Songs A Liturgy (music as part of a religious rite) Choral music Orchestral suites and other incidental music
