Timbre Character Formation of the Domra Part in Folk-Orchestral Repertoire

Abstract

The study aims to identify the main stages in timbre character formation of the domra part in pieces composed by Russian authors for the Russian folk orchestra. Scientific novelty of the study lies in taking an original approach to the interpretation of the timbre character of the domra part in modern music. The researchers give convincing examples from musical compositions that confirm that over the 125 years that the revived domra has existed, this instrument has gained a strong position as a most important orchestral voice in scores written by Russian authors. As a result, using examples from musical compositions, the researchers have provided an insight into the process of timbre character formation of the domra part in the setting of repertoire development for the orchestra of Russian folk instruments.