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Glossary Category:
Acoustics
How sound behaves in a space—good acoustics mean better sound quality for both players and audience.
Alto Clarinet
A lower-pitched clarinet in E-flat, between the soprano and bass clarinets.
Alto Flute
A lower-pitched member of the flute family, sounding a perfect fourth below the concert flute in C. … Continue readingAlto Flute
Alto Saxophone
A mid-range saxophone in E-flat, common in concert bands and jazz.
Baritone Saxophone
A large saxophone in E-flat, providing a deep tone in the sax section.
Bass Clarinet
A deep-sounding clarinet in B-flat, an octave below the soprano clarinet.
Bass Saxophone
One of the largest saxophones, with a deep and powerful voice.
Bass Trombone
A larger trombone designed to play in the lower range. … Continue readingBass Trombone
Basses
Low-pitched instruments, typically referring to the string bass or electric bass.