Harmony (orchestral form)

A harmony , also known as a harmony orchestra or harmony music , is a form of the wind orchestra that is particularly widespread in the Benelux and Switzerland . In contrast to the fanfare (orchestral form) and brass band that are also widespread there , a harmony orchestra has flutes and clarinets as well as brass , saxophones and percussion .

The name has its historical roots in the harmony music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Century.

The term " symphonic wind orchestra " is used synonymously with a harmony orchestra . Here, too, the clarinets take on the role of the violins. Depending on the work, an electric bass or a piano can also be integrated.

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Well-known harmony orchestras in Germany

• Academic Wind Orchestra Munich
• Norderstedt Symphonic Wind Orchestra

Well-known harmony orchestra in East Belgium

• Kgl. Eupen Harmony Orchestra
• Kgl. Harmony Hergenrath

Well-known harmony orchestras in Luxembourg

• Harmonie Municipale de Dudelange
• Harmonie Municipale Esch-sur-Alzette
• Musique Militaire Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg, Luxembourg military band

See also

• Brass music

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Royal Harmony Hergenrath. In: www.harmonie-hergenrath.be. Retrieved August 28, 2016 .