Modern History
The orchestra and its instruments
Esther Singleton · narrated by Moss
2026
10h 29m
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Esther Singleton introduces the orchestra and its instruments, explaining how strings, winds, brass and percussion combine into the symphony. She guides the listener through the machinery of classical music. A friendly primer for anyone learning to hear the orchestra.
Inside this audiobook
19 chapters
- 1THE ORCHESTRA AND ITS INSTRUMENTS14m
- 2CHAPTER I THE VIOLIN55m
- 3Chapter 526m
- 4CHAPTER II THE VIOLA16m
- 5CHAPTER III THE VIOLONCELLO24m
- 6CHAPTER IV THE DOUBLE-BASS9m
- 7CHAPTER V THE WOODWIND FAMILY57m
- 8THE BASSET-HORN8m
- 9CHAPTER VI THE BRASSWIND FAMILY32m
- 10CHAPTER VII PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS24m
- 11CHAPTER VIII THE ORCHESTRA55m
- 12Chapter 1453m
- 13Chapter 1555m
- 14Chapter 161h 2m
- 15Chapter 171h 0m
- 16Chapter 1816m
- 17CHAPTER IX THE CONDUCTOR10m
- 18CHAPTER X THE HARP23m
- 19CHAPTER XI THE PIANOFORTE30m
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