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Explainer: Why Do Orchestras Wear All Black?

The orchestra, decked out in all black, as usual.
The orchestra, decked out in all black, as usual.
( Yanna Zazu/Creative Commons) )
Nov 15, 2017 · by James Bennett II

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Part of How To Classical.

Why does the oboe tune the orchestra? Why does the orchestra sit the way it does? What does rosin actually do to a violin bow? If you find the traditions of the classical world to be a bit confusing sometimes, then this is the place for you.

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