Music Glossary: arrangement-and-orchestration category [Page 2]

Planned build and release of layers through a song to shape energy and spotlight key moments. more

Short musical gestures (rises, drops, drum fills) that stitch sections together and signal changes. more

Decide between full ensemble (impact) vs small forces (clarity/intimacy). more

Double melodies at 3rds/6ths; avoid parallel perfects unless stylistic. more

Close stacks notes tightly; open spreads tones across octaves. Use open for width/clarity, close for focus/warmth. more