- References.
- Grove.—Dictionary of Music and Musicians, articles on the Orchestra
- and the various instruments used, the Sonata, Symphony, Overture,
- Suite, etc., and Sonata-Form.
- Henderson.—The Orchestra and Orchestral Music.
Questions.
Why is the orchestra the greatest means for musical expression?
Classify the instruments used in the orchestra.
What difference is there in the combination of instruments in the modern orchestra and in the first attempts?
How did the opera influence the development of the orchestra and orchestral music?
Contrast Bach and Handel. Whose methods are used today to the greater extent?
What did Haydn and Mozart contribute?
What did Beethoven contribute?
Contrast the orchestra used by the composers mentioned.