Timbre

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timbre

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characteristic and distinctive sound of an instrument or voice

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timbre

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the tone-quality or tone-color of an instrument or voice

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timbre is result of

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1. size & shape of instrument
2. materials from which it is made
3. method by which it produces its sounds
4. way in which its sounds are made to resonate
5. way in which each sound actually begins
6. harmonics

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harmonic series

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a whole series of pitches including the whole note, two halves, three thirds, four quarters and so on

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fundamental / lowest

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the main note in a whole series of pitches

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harmonics

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vibrations of halves, thirds, quarters, & so on, produce higher, fainter pitches which color the tone of the main note

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pizzicato

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an effect caused by plucking the strings with fingertips

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mute

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a small comb-like device which is clipped onto the bridge of an instrument to dampen the vibrations and bring a hushed, veiled quality to the tone

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'straight' mute

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when wedged into the bell of a trumpet, can make the tone sound mysterious and distant in quiet playing, and harsh and sinister, if the trumpet is blown forcefully

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Benny Goodman's recording of Stompin' at the Savoy

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a smooth and dance-able style of jazz called Swing

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Swing

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originated in 1930's

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1935-1945

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Swing era

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Swing

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"composed" jazz but opportunities were given to soloists to improvise. Music played with polished precision, yet with a rhythmic "swing"

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big bands

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jazz bands which played swing; included trumpets, trombones, clarinets, saxophones of various sizes and a rhythm section

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King of Swing

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Benny Goodman