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Timbre and Orchestration Resource
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Learn About Orchestration
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The Timbre and Orchestration Resource (TOR) is an open-access web platform featuring articles, essays, videos, teaching and learning materials, and other resources dedicated to research and pedagogy in timbre and orchestration.

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.

 
 

In this section of the site, you can find written and video publications created by members of the ACTOR (Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration) Project as well as bibliographies on various topics related to timbre and orchestration. Click on the menu items below to learn more.

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.

 
 
 

Timbre is often described as a sound’s “colour.” More specifically, it is defined as a set of auditory attributes that both carry musical qualities and collectively contribute to sound source recognition and identification. Click on the menu items below to learn more.

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.

 
 

Orchestration involves the skillful selection, combination, and juxtaposition of instruments at different pitches and dynamics to achieve a particular sonic goal. Click on the menu items below to learn more.

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.

 
Bass Trombone: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
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Bass Trombone: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Euphonium: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
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Euphonium: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Flugelhorn: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
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Flugelhorn: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Horn: Brief Description — Vienna Symphony Library
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Horn: Brief Description — Vienna Symphony Library

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“The tubing of the Viennese horn is 55% conical and narrower than the most commonly used double horn in F/Bb. The so-called F crook is not a fixed part of the Viennese horn but is detachable. Other tunings are used especially for natural horn parts.“

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Horn: Instrument Guide — Yamaha
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Horn: Instrument Guide — Yamaha

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“The horn is a brass instrument whose soft resonant timbre allows it to harmonize well with both brass and woodwind instruments. One of the unique aspects of this instrument is that the player keeps a hand in the bell while playing.”

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Horn: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
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Horn: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Horn: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill
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Horn: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill

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“The aim of The Orchestra: A User's Manual is to provide information about the orchestra, orchestration, composition and instruments, for the benefit of anybody with an interest in the subject.”

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Horn:  The Orchestra Up Close — Orchestre Métropolitain
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Horn: The Orchestra Up Close — Orchestre Métropolitain

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“In the brass family, the French horn, or just horn for short, is easily identified thanks to its round body. It is constructed out of brass, a mix of copper and zinc, lending it its golden colour.”

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Piccolo Trumpet: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
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Piccolo Trumpet: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Tenor Trombone: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
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Tenor Trombone: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Trombone: Brief Description — Vienna Symphonic Library
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Trombone: Brief Description — Vienna Symphonic Library

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“The trombone consists of three parts: the bell with the tuning slide; the inner slide, open at the top and bottom with the mouthpipe and mouthpiece attached to its top part and the bell attached to its bottom; and the U-shaped movable outer slide, which connects the two open-ended parallel tubes of the inner slide.”

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Trombone: Extended Techniques — Chris Washburne
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Trombone: Extended Techniques — Chris Washburne

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“The trombone provides you with a variety of possibilities for creative expression. Chris Washburne shows you ways to practice extended technique to expand your performance possibilities.”

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Trombone: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill
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Trombone: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill

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“The aim of The Orchestra: A User's Manual is to provide information about the orchestra, orchestration, composition and instruments, for the benefit of anybody with an interest in the subject.”

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Trumpet: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
Brass, Trumpet ISFEE 7/17/21 Brass, Trumpet ISFEE 7/17/21

Trumpet: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Trumpet: The Orchestra: A User's Manua — Andrew Hugill
Trumpet, Brass Andrew Hugill 7/17/21 Trumpet, Brass Andrew Hugill 7/17/21

Trumpet: The Orchestra: A User's Manua — Andrew Hugill

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“The aim of The Orchestra: A User's Manual is to provide information about the orchestra, orchestration, composition and instruments, for the benefit of anybody with an interest in the subject.”

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Tuba: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music
Brass, Tuba ISFEE 7/17/21 Brass, Tuba ISFEE 7/17/21

Tuba: Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears — Jacobs School of Music

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Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears, by Don Freund, site designed by Reid Merzbacher

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Tuba: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill
Brass, Tuba Andrew Hugill 7/17/21 Brass, Tuba Andrew Hugill 7/17/21

Tuba: The Orchestra: A User's Manual — Andrew Hugill

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“The aim of The Orchestra: A User's Manual is to provide information about the orchestra, orchestration, composition and instruments, for the benefit of anybody with an interest in the subject.”

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