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(ĭn′strə-mĕn-tā′shən)n.2. Music3.

instrumentation

(ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən) n

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(ˌɪn strə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən)
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Noun	1.	instrumentation - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a whole ceramic - an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures connecter, connector, connective, connection, connexion - an instrumentality that connects; 'he soldered the connection'; 'he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers' container - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) transport, conveyance - something that serves as a means of transportation device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; 'the device is small enough to wear on your wrist'; 'a device intended to conserve water' equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service furnishing - (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable ironware, hardware - instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end means - an instrumentality for accomplishing some end system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; 'he bought a new stereo system'; 'the system consists of a motor and a small computer' toilet articles, toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system - weapons considered collectively medium - a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
2.	instrumentation - the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation effectuation, implementation - the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
3.	instrumentation - the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra musical arrangement, arrangement - a piece of music that has been adapted for performance by a particular set of voices or instruments
4.	instrumentation - the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments arranging, transcription, arrangement - the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

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The instruments in this family all used to be made of wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination. They are all basically narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes, an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece (that's the 'wind' in 'woodwind') and opening or closing the holes with your fingers to change the pitch. Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments.

The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and contrabassoon.

Learn more about each woodwind instrument:
Flute • Oboe • Clarinet • Bassoon

Other instrument families:
Strings• Brass• Percussion

Flute

The flute is the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds (not just rhythms), and was originally made from wood, stone, clay or hollow reeds like bamboo. Modern flutes are made of silver, gold or platinum; there are generally 2 to 4 flutes in an orchestra. A standard flute is a little over 2 feet long and is often featured playing the melody. You play the flute by holding it sideways with both hands and blowing across a hole in the mouthpiece, much like blowing across the top of a bottle. Your fingers open and close the keys, which changes the pitch.

Piccolo

A shorter version of the flute is called the piccolo, which means small in Italian. At half the size of a standard flute, piccolos play the highest notes of all the woodwinds; in the orchestra one of the flute players will also play piccolo if that instrument is required. The high piping sound of the piccolo is also heard in traditional drum corps and marching band music.

Oboe

The oboe is a 2 foot long black cylinder with metal keys covering its holes, and its mouthpiece uses a double reed, which vibrates when you blow through it. This vibration of the reed makes the air inside the oboe move, and thus creates sound. To play it, hold the oboe upright, blow through the double reed in your mouth, and use both hands to press down on the keys to open and close the holes and change the pitch. There are usually 2 to 4 oboes in an orchestra and they produce a wide range of pitches, from haunting sounds to warm, velvety smooth notes, which make the sound of the oboe very memorable. In addition to playing in the orchestra, the first oboist is also responsible for tuning the orchestra before each concert. Listen for the special note 'A' that the oboe plays before the music begins.

English Horn

Despite its name, it isn't English and it isn't a horn. The English horn is actually closely related to the oboe, also uses a double reed, and is played in the same manner. It's longer than an oboe and its tube is a bit wider. At the bottom end of the English horn it opens out into a rounded bell shape, which gives it a warmer, fuller sound. Because it's larger, the English horn also has a lower pitch range than an oboe. An oboe player will also play English horn if it is needed.

Clarinet

The clarinet could easily be mistaken for an oboe, except for the mouthpiece, which uses a single reed. Clarinets come in a number of different sizes, and the standard B-flat clarinet is just over 2 feet long. Some musical works require the clarinetist to play several types of clarinet in the same piece. The 2 to 4 clarinets in the orchestra play both melodies and harmonies, and they have a dark rich sound in their lower notes, while the upper part of the clarinet's range is bright and resonant. You play the clarinet as you do an oboe, by holding it upright, blowing through the reed, and using your hands to change the pitches by opening and closing the keys with your fingers.

E-flat Clarinet

The smaller E-flat clarinet is just like a standard clarinet, but about half the length. Its shorter size allows it to play higher notes.

Bass Clarinet

Instrument Starting With F

This is the grandfather of the clarinet family. The bass clarinet is so large that its top and bottom are bent to make it easier for musicians to hold and play. Its greater length allows it to play some of the lowest notes in the orchestra.

Bassoon

The bassoon is a long pipe, doubled in half, made of wood, with many keys. The bend in the pipe makes it possible for musicians to play it comfortably. If it were straight, the bassoon would be around 9 feet long! Like the oboe, the bassoon uses a double reed, which is fitted into a curved metal mouthpiece. There are 2 to 4 bassoons in an orchestra and they have a similar range to that of the cello. Bassoons usually play lower harmonies, but you will sometimes hear their hollow low notes featured in a melody. You play the bassoon by holding it upright and blowing through the double reed. The air travels down the tube and then makes a u-turn and goes up and out the top. Just like the oboe, you use both hands to press on the keys to open and close the holes and change the pitch.

Contrabassoon

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Imagine a longer bassoon with a wider pipe. The contrabassoon is the grandfather of the wind section and is so much larger than a regular bassoon that its tube is doubled over twice to allow the player to hold it. It takes a lot of breath to make sound come out of such a long pipe! The lone contrabassoon plays the lowest notes in the entire orchestra.