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Ravel Bolero

The document lists 18 instrumental combinations and the theme they correspond to, either A or B. It shows different instruments and sections of the orchestra playing the two themes throughout the piece, with the rhythm being repeated from start to finish.

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Ravel Bolero

The document lists 18 instrumental combinations and the theme they correspond to, either A or B. It shows different instruments and sections of the orchestra playing the two themes throughout the piece, with the rhythm being repeated from start to finish.

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INSTRUMENT THEME

1 Flute

2 Clarinet A

3 Bassoon

4 Clarinet B

5 A

6 Trumpet + Flute A

7 Tenor Saxophone B

8 B

9 Piano + French Horn + A

10 Oboe + English Horn A

11 B

12 All Woodwinds B

13 Woodwinds + A

14 Strings + Woodwinds A

15 Strings + Woodwinds + Trumpets B

16 Strings + Woodwinds + Trombones B

17 Strings + Woodwinds + Trumpets A

18 Whole Orchestra B
The Bolero is a dance that originated in Spain in the
late 18th century. Written in time and having a
moderately slow tempo, we can recognize a Bolero by
the triplets that are usually on the second beat of the
bar. Ravel composed his Bolero in 1928 for a ballet.
Throughout the piece, the melody can be heard in
different sections of the orchestra. The ostinato
rhythm is repeated from beginning to end.

OSTINATO

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