Why is the orchestra the greatest means for musical expression?
Classify the instruments used in the orchestra.
What difference is there in the combination of instruments in the
modern orchestra and in the first attempts?
How did the opera influence the development of the orchestra and
orchestral music?
Contrast Bach and Handel. Whose methods are used today to the greater
extent?
What did Haydn and Mozart contribute?
What did Beethoven contribute?
Contrast the orchestra used by the composers mentioned.
Give an account of the work of Berlioz in the orchestral field.
Give an account of the great writers of modern times.
What form is the basis of writing for the orchestra?