Instruments of the Orchestra

Conductor

Morihiko Nakahara

The conductor is the leader of the orchestra. He uses his arms and a baton to direct the orchestra as they play. The musicians watch the conductor because he (or she) helps them to know when and how they should play their instruments.

The conductor is often called 'Maestro'.

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Does the conductor play an instrument? Yes! He 'plays' the orchestra!

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The conductor can tell the orchestra to play faster or slower, and louder or softer.

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