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Timbre and Orchestration Resource
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Publications
Learn About Timbre
Learn About Orchestration
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Timbre and Orchestration Resource
About
Publications
Learn About Timbre
Learn About Orchestration
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ABOUT the TOR

Learn more about how this site is designed to support the analysis, creation, and teaching of timbre and orchestration.

CONTACT

Have questions or want to connect? Reach out to us directly using the contact details provided on this page.

SITE MAP

Navigate our site with ease. This sitemap provides an overview of all pages to help you find what you're looking for quickly.

 
 
 

ACTOR PROJECT

An international transdisciplinary partnership researching timbre and orchestration.

SEARCH

Search the site by topic or keyword.

 

WRITINGS

Explore peer-reviewed articles and essays advancing the study of timbre and orchestration.

VIDEOS

Discover videos and research presentations showcasing insights into timbre and orchestration.

EXTERNAL PUBLICATIONS

Publications by the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration Project.

 

HOW TO CITE

Suggested guidelines for how to cite publications and resources on this website.

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Bibliographies on various topics central to the study of timbre, orchestration, and music perception.

 
 
 

LEARN ABOUT TIMBRE

Learn about timbre with resources for all levels—explore, understand, and deepen your knowledge.

TEACHING TIMBRE TOPICS

Access modular teaching materials on timbre, encompassing definitions, analysis, and practical applications.

TIMBRE COURSE SYLLABI

Find syllabi from leading educators to guide teaching and learning in timbre studies.

ACTOR EDUFILMS

A series of short films, suitable for all audiences, on compelling and mystifying timbre and orchestration topics.

 
 

LEARN ABOUT ORCHESTRATION

Explore resources to deepen your understanding of orchestration, from techniques to expressive possibilities.

ORCHESTRAL RECORDINGS (ODESSA)

Multitrack recordings of orchestral excerpts, analyzing the effects of instrumental distribution on sound, space, and acoustics.

RESEARCH ENSEMBLES (CORE)

A collaborative initiative where student composers and performers explore orchestration through research-creation projects.

 
 
 

ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS

Learn more about the instruments of the Western orchestra.

INSTRUMENTS OF THE CHINESE ORCHESTRA

Learn more about the instruments of the Chinese orchestra.

 

Instruments | Repertoire

This resource contains links to recommended repertoire. Browse by instrument family or all instruments.

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Piccolo Flute
Piccolo Flute
Flute
Flute
Oboe
Oboe
English horn
English horn
Eb Clarinet
Eb Clarinet
Clarinet
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Saxophone
Saxophone
Bassoon
Bassoon
Contrabassoon
Contrabassoon
Woodwinds
Woodwinds
Wind Symphony
Wind Symphony
Brass Ensembles
Brass Ensembles
Horn
Horn
Trumpet
Trumpet
Cornet
Cornet
Trombone
Trombone
Euphonium
Euphonium
Tuba
Tuba
Pitched Percussion
Pitched Percussion
Non-pitched Percussion
Non-pitched Percussion
Celesta
Celesta
Piano
Piano
Harpsichord
Harpsichord
Organ
Organ
Guitar
Guitar
Harp
Harp
String Ensemble
String Ensemble
Violin
Violin
Viola
Viola

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