Types of Small Ensembles

An ensemble is defined as a group of people performing a musical number together and/or a group of musicians playing musical instruments together. There are various kinds of ensembles that are differentiated based on the type of music they play, the type of instruments they use in their performances and the number of musicians performing together.

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This Day in Music History: 1910 - Sylvia Fisher, an opera singer, was born.

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