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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.

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ACTOR PROJECT

An international transdisciplinary partnership researching timbre and orchestration.

ACTOR PROJECT NEWSLETTER

A newsletter featuring the latest news in timbre and orchestration studies.

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.
 
 

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Latest publications in Timbre and Orchestration Writings
Timbre and Orchestration Writings
Timbre Semantic Associations Vary both Between and Within Instruments
Project Reports
Timbre Semantic Associations Vary both Between and Within Instruments
Project Reports
Project Reports
Real-time Timbral Analysis for Musical and Visual Augmentation
Project Reports
Real-time Timbral Analysis for Musical and Visual Augmentation
Project Reports
Project Reports
Across the Skies - Wenchen Qin
Amazing Moments in Timbre, Composition
Across the Skies - Wenchen Qin
Amazing Moments in Timbre, Composition
Amazing Moments in Timbre, Composition
Orchestration for the String Quartet Research-Creation Project Report
Project Reports, Composition, Research-Creation
Orchestration for the String Quartet Research-Creation Project Report
Project Reports, Composition, Research-Creation
Project Reports, Composition, Research-Creation

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Bibliographies on various topics central to the study of timbre, orchestration, and music perception.
Bibliographies
Music Analysis
Music Analysis
Computer-Aided Orchestration
Computer-Aided Orchestration
Acoustics
Acoustics
Composers' Thoughts on Timbre
Composers' Thoughts on Timbre
Inharmonicity
Inharmonicity
Musical Form
Musical Form
Contrasts / Segmentation
Contrasts / Segmentation
Textural Stratification
Textural Stratification
Musical Texture (General)
Musical Texture (General)
Sequential Grouping
Sequential Grouping
Memory
Memory
Klangfarbenmelodie
Klangfarbenmelodie
Harmony / Timbre
Harmony / Timbre
Concurrent Grouping
Concurrent Grouping
Affect / Expression
Affect / Expression
Verbalization of Timbre
Verbalization of Timbre
Absolute / Relative Timbre
Absolute / Relative Timbre
Representations of Timbre
Representations of Timbre
Pitch – Timbre Interactions
Pitch – Timbre Interactions
Dynamics - Timbre Interactions
Dynamics - Timbre Interactions
General (Timbre)
General (Timbre)
Orchestration Treatises
Orchestration Treatises
The human voice in electroacoustic music and in extended vocal practices
The human voice in electroacoustic music and in extended vocal practices
Extended Techniques
Extended Techniques

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.
 
 
All Videos Repository
EduFilm 5 | Does Gender Have a Timbre?
EduFilm 5 | Does Gender Have a Timbre?
EduFilm 4 | Timbre and Cover Songs
EduFilm 4 | Timbre and Cover Songs
EduFilm 3 | Timbre and Culture
EduFilm 3 | Timbre and Culture
EduFilm 2 | Cross Modal Cameron
EduFilm 2 | Cross Modal Cameron

LEARN ABOUT ORCHESTRATION

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

ODESSA PROJECT

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

RESEARCH ENSEMBLES

A collaborative initiative where student composers and performers explore orchestration through research-creation projects.
 
 
Sidebars and Indexes
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Chinese Orchestra
Chinese Orchestra
A Taxonomy of Orchestral Grouping Effects
A Taxonomy of Orchestral Grouping Effects
Cahiers d'orchestration | L'équilibre et le contraste dans la succession de scènes orchestrales
Cahiers d'orchestration | L'équilibre et le contraste dans la succession de scènes orchestrales

 

Featured
Scoring Notes / Orchestration Online — Orchestra librarians
Tutorials, Teaching
Scoring Notes / Orchestration Online — Orchestra librarians
Tutorials, Teaching

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Tutorials, Teaching
Orchestration Treatises
Pedagogical Resources, Teaching
Orchestration Treatises
Pedagogical Resources, Teaching
Pedagogical Resources, Teaching
Treatise Figures
Pedagogical Resources, Teaching
Treatise Figures
Pedagogical Resources, Teaching
Pedagogical Resources, Teaching
Démos — Philharmonie de Paris
education, Partner Projects, Pedagogical Initiatives, Teaching
Démos — Philharmonie de Paris
education, Partner Projects, Pedagogical Initiatives, Teaching

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education, Partner Projects, Pedagogical Initiatives, Teaching
Documentaries
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Documentaries
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching

Documentaries by ACTOR members and partner institutions

Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Tutorials
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Tutorials
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching

Tutorials by ACTOR members or about timbre or orchestration-related topics

Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Web Series
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Web Series
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching

Research Alive presentations by ACTOR members

Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Individual Conference or Scholastic Presentations</a>
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Individual Conference or Scholastic Presentations
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching

Presentations by ACTOR members at various conferences and scholastic events

Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
TOR Videos — Performances
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
TOR Videos — Performances
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching

Performances and recordings by the Composer-Performer Orchestration Research Ensemble (CORE)

Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
TOR Videos
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
TOR Videos
Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching

Presentations specifically designed for the Timbre and Orchestration Resource

Web-based Media, Videos, Teaching
Peter and the Wolf — OSM
Pedagogical Applications, Teaching
Peter and the Wolf — OSM
Pedagogical Applications, Teaching

The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal created a great resource for learning about instruments and how archetypes are used in music.

Pedagogical Applications, Teaching
Instruments of the Chinese Orchestra
Teaching, Active Projects, Chinese Orchestra
Instruments of the Chinese Orchestra
Teaching, Active Projects, Chinese Orchestra
Teaching, Active Projects, Chinese Orchestra
Instruments
Teaching, Active Projects
Instruments
Teaching, Active Projects
Teaching, Active Projects
Timbre Course Design
Active Projects, Working Groups, Timbre Course Design, Teaching
Timbre Course Design
Active Projects, Working Groups, Timbre Course Design, Teaching

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Active Projects, Working Groups, Timbre Course Design, Teaching
Parlons peu, parlons pub
Web-based Media, Podcasts, Teaching
Parlons peu, parlons pub
Web-based Media, Podcasts, Teaching
Web-based Media, Podcasts, Teaching
Bibliography of the human voice in electroacoustic music and in extended vocal practices
Databases and Compendia, Teaching
Bibliography of the human voice in electroacoustic music and in extended vocal practices
Databases and Compendia, Teaching
Databases and Compendia, Teaching
Bibliography of Extended Techniques
Databases and Compendia, Teaching
Bibliography of Extended Techniques
Databases and Compendia, Teaching
Databases and Compendia, Teaching
Two Orchestration Mini-Courses
Tutorials, Teaching
Two Orchestration Mini-Courses
Tutorials, Teaching

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Tutorials, Teaching
Orchestration Online — Thomas Goss
Tutorials, Teaching
Orchestration Online — Thomas Goss
Tutorials, Teaching

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Tutorials, Teaching
Functional Orchestration
Scholarly Publications, Teaching
Functional Orchestration
Scholarly Publications, Teaching

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Scholarly Publications, Teaching
Alan Belkin's Applied Orchestration
Tutorials, Teaching
Alan Belkin's Applied Orchestration
Tutorials, Teaching

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Tutorials, Teaching
Placement of the Orchestra
Tutorials, Teaching
Placement of the Orchestra
Tutorials, Teaching

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Tutorials, Teaching
The Orchestra Up Close — Orchestre Métropolitain
Orchestre Métropolitain, education, Instruments of the Orchestra, Pedagogical Applications, Recordings, Repertoire, Teaching
The Orchestra Up Close — Orchestre Métropolitain
Orchestre Métropolitain, education, Instruments of the Orchestra, Pedagogical Applications, Recordings, Repertoire, Teaching

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Orchestre Métropolitain, education, Instruments of the Orchestra, Pedagogical Applications, Recordings, Repertoire, Teaching
The Cambridge Guide to Orchestration
Teaching
The Cambridge Guide to Orchestration
Teaching

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Teaching
Auditory Scene Analysis — The Perceptual Organization of Sound
Scholarly Publications, Teaching
Auditory Scene Analysis — The Perceptual Organization of Sound
Scholarly Publications, Teaching

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Scholarly Publications, Teaching
The TENG Guide to the Chinese Orchestra
Scholarly Publications, Teaching
The TENG Guide to the Chinese Orchestra
Scholarly Publications, Teaching

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Scholarly Publications, Teaching
Incipitsify
Incipitsify, Recordings, Teaching
Incipitsify
Incipitsify, Recordings, Teaching

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Incipitsify, Recordings, Teaching
Amazing Moments in Timbre
Amazing moments in timbre, Recordings, Teaching
Amazing Moments in Timbre
Amazing moments in timbre, Recordings, Teaching

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Amazing moments in timbre, Recordings, Teaching
Repertoire list: Instruments of the Orchestra
Instruments of the Orchestra, Repertoire, Recordings, Teaching
Repertoire list: Instruments of the Orchestra
Instruments of the Orchestra, Repertoire, Recordings, Teaching

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Instruments of the Orchestra, Repertoire, Recordings, Teaching
Major Orchestra Librarians’ Association
MOLA, Scores, Teaching
Major Orchestra Librarians’ Association
MOLA, Scores, Teaching

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MOLA, Scores, Teaching
Sonic Solveig
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentSonic Solveig, Pedagogical Applications, TeachingSonic Solveig
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentSonic Solveig, Pedagogical Applications, TeachingSonic Solveig
Sonic Solveig
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentSonic Solveig, Pedagogical Applications, TeachingSonic Solveig
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentSonic Solveig, Pedagogical Applications, TeachingSonic Solveig

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Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentSonic Solveig, Pedagogical Applications, TeachingSonic Solveig
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentSonic Solveig, Pedagogical Applications, TeachingSonic Solveig
Orchestration Taxonomies
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchestration Taxonomies, Active Projects, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchestration Taxonomies, Active Projects, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Orchestration Taxonomies
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchestration Taxonomies, Active Projects, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchestration Taxonomies, Active Projects, TeachingACTOR Research Team

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Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchestration Taxonomies, Active Projects, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchestration Taxonomies, Active Projects, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Timbre Lingo
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Essays, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Essays, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Timbre Lingo
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Essays, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Essays, TeachingACTOR Research Team

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Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Essays, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Essays, TeachingACTOR Research Team
Research Alive: Secrets, Lies, and Memory Sticks in the Art of Composition
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Series, TeachingJohn Rea
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Series, TeachingJohn Rea
Research Alive: Secrets, Lies, and Memory Sticks in the Art of Composition
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Series, TeachingJohn Rea
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Series, TeachingJohn Rea

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Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Series, TeachingJohn Rea
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentWeb-based Media, Web Series, TeachingJohn Rea
Music Acoustics
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentMusic Acoustics, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentMusic Acoustics, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Music Acoustics
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentMusic Acoustics, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentMusic Acoustics, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks

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Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentMusic Acoustics, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentMusic Acoustics, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
The Idiomatic Orchestra
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentIdiomatic Orchestra, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentIdiomatic Orchestra, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
The Idiomatic Orchestra
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentIdiomatic Orchestra, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentIdiomatic Orchestra, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks

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Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentIdiomatic Orchestra, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019Recommended External ContentIdiomatic Orchestra, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
The Orchestra, A User’s Manual
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-connected contentAndrew Hugill, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-connected contentAndrew Hugill, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
The Orchestra, A User’s Manual
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-connected contentAndrew Hugill, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-connected contentAndrew Hugill, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks

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Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-connected contentAndrew Hugill, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-connected contentAndrew Hugill, Databases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
OrchPlay
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchPlay, Tools, TeachingDenys Bouliane
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchPlay, Tools, TeachingDenys Bouliane
OrchPlay
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchPlay, Tools, TeachingDenys Bouliane
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchPlay, Tools, TeachingDenys Bouliane

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Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchPlay, Tools, TeachingDenys Bouliane
Nov 04, 2019ACTOR Project-based contentOrchPlay, Tools, TeachingDenys Bouliane
Instruments | Resources
Sep 04, 2018ACTOR Project-based content, ACTOR Project-connected content, Recommended External ContentDatabases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Sep 04, 2018ACTOR Project-based content, ACTOR Project-connected content, Recommended External ContentDatabases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Instruments | Resources
Sep 04, 2018ACTOR Project-based content, ACTOR Project-connected content, Recommended External ContentDatabases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Sep 04, 2018ACTOR Project-based content, ACTOR Project-connected content, Recommended External ContentDatabases and Compendia, TeachingLinks

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A compendium of information and resources for each instrument of the orchestra.

Sep 04, 2018ACTOR Project-based content, ACTOR Project-connected content, Recommended External ContentDatabases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Sep 04, 2018ACTOR Project-based content, ACTOR Project-connected content, Recommended External ContentDatabases and Compendia, TeachingLinks
Documentaries
ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21 ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21

Documentaries

Documentaries by ACTOR members and partner institutions

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Tutorials
ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21 ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21

Tutorials

Tutorials by ACTOR members or about timbre or orchestration-related topics

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Web Series
ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21 ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21

Web Series

Research Alive presentations by ACTOR members

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Individual Conference or Scholastic Presentations</a>
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Individual Conference or Scholastic Presentations

Presentations by ACTOR members at various conferences and scholastic events

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TOR Videos — Performances
ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21 ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21

TOR Videos — Performances

Performances and recordings by the Composer-Performer Orchestration Research Ensemble (CORE)

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TOR Videos
ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21 ACTOR Project-based content ACTOR Research Team 11/24/21

TOR Videos

Presentations specifically designed for the Timbre and Orchestration Resource

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Parlons peu, parlons pub
ACTOR Project-connected content IRCAM Research Team 10/5/21 ACTOR Project-connected content IRCAM Research Team 10/5/21

Parlons peu, parlons pub

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Timbre Lingo
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Timbre Lingo

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Research Alive: Secrets, Lies, and Memory Sticks in the Art of Composition
ACTOR Project-based content John Rea 11/4/19 ACTOR Project-based content John Rea 11/4/19

Research Alive: Secrets, Lies, and Memory Sticks in the Art of Composition

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