Arrangement
An adaptation of a musical composition for different instruments or voices than originally intended
Category
composition
Pronunciation
ah-RAYNJ-ment
Origin
English
Length
95 words · 1 min read
About Arrangement
An arrangement re-imagines a piece for new forces — an orchestra piece arranged for piano, a pop song arranged for choir. Good arrangements respect the original while exploiting the unique capabilities of the new medium.
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Sequence
View all compositionterms →The repetition of a musical pattern at successively higher or lower pitch levels.
OrchestrationThe art of assigning musical material to specific instruments within an orchestra to create desired timbres
TransposeTo shift an entire piece or passage to a different key while keeping all intervals between notes the same
PolyphonyA musical texture featuring two or more independent melodic lines sounding simultaneously.
CompositionThe art and craft of creating original music by organising sounds, rhythms, and harmonies into a structured work.
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