Instrumentaalheli
Instrumentaalheli is a term used in musicology and acoustics to describe a sound produced by a musical instrument that is not primarily intended to be a vocalization or a percussive hit. This category encompasses a vast range of sounds generated by various instruments across different families such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and keyboards. The defining characteristic of an instrumentaalheli is its sustained or controlled production of pitch and timbre, allowing for melodic and harmonic development.
The creation of instrumentaalheli relies on specific mechanisms unique to each instrument type. For example, string
The complexity and nuance of instrumentaalheli are central to the art of music. Composers and performers manipulate