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orchestra

vr.tr.orchestra · thing-q42998

Let an agent handle orchestras by name, type, repertoire, concerts, membership and education.

Thing Registry Society, people and institutions SOC.ORG
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources

Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled

4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions

Ensemble Which orchestra.

Identity

Name.

Identity

Orchestra identity.

  1. Which orchestra is meant, and where is it based? provenance
  2. Who is the principal conductor? provenance

Type

Kind.

Type

Orchestra type.

  1. What type of orchestra is it? definition
  2. How many players does it have? measurement
Concerts Performances.

Listings

Programme.

Listings

Concert listings.

  1. When and where is the next concert, and what is on the programme? provenance
  2. Where are official tickets sold? provenance

Access

Accessibility.

Access

Accessibility.

  1. Are relaxed or accessible performances offered? provenance
  2. How can access needs be booked? action
Joining Playing.

Amateur

Community orchestras.

Amateur

Amateur orchestras.

  1. Which amateur or youth orchestras are nearby? provenance
  2. How do auditions work? provenance

Education

Outreach.

Education

Education.

  1. What education or outreach programmes does the orchestra run? provenance
  2. Who can take part? provenance
Music Repertoire.

Repertoire

Works.

Repertoire

Repertoire.

  1. What repertoire does the orchestra focus on? provenance
  2. Which recordings exist? provenance

Health

Musicians.

Health

Musician health.

  1. What hearing protection measures are used for players? provenance
  2. Which rules apply? provenance

Classifiers Filled

Family
Thing Registry
Category
Society, people and institutions
Entry kind
thing
Plane
SOC
Domain
SOC.ORG
Other names and narrower kinds
tassa, music chapel, student orchestra, string orchestra, Gambang kromong, amateur orchestra, community orchestra, Odeon, primary school orchestra, all-female orchestra, radio orchestra, Russian horn orchestra

What it is Filled

A large instrumental ensemble, typically with sections of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion, led by a conductor; kinds include symphony, chamber, string, youth and amateur orchestras, and traditional ensembles such as gamelan or tassa groups in the broader sense.

Why it exists Filled

Let an agent handle orchestras by name, type, repertoire, concerts, membership and education.

Distinguishing features Filled

  • Large instrumental ensemble
  • Led by a conductor
  • Standard sections
  • Professional and amateur forms

What robots and AI may and may not do Filled

Must not

  • Copy or distribute performance parts or recordings without the rights holder's permission.
  • Publish recordings of a rehearsal or performance without the musicians' consent.
  • Expose musicians to sound levels known to damage hearing without protection.
  • Present a recording or ensemble as a specific named orchestra when it is not.

Only with a human decision

  • Auditions, hiring or dismissal of musicians.
  • Releasing a recording for sale or broadcast.

May

  • Describe an orchestra's repertoire, sections and history from published sources.
  • Help manage schedules, parts and seating for an orchestra that authorized it.

Moral aspects Filled

  • Orchestral musicians face hearing damage and strain injuries from their work.
  • Auditions and appointments have a history of bias by sex and origin.

Who is affected

  • Musicians
  • Audiences
  • Composers and rights holders

Owners Filled

Steward

The orchestra's management or governing board; each musician answers for their own playing.

Links to other meta-models Filled

parent

  • Q11072804 - registry parent class
  • Q32178211 - registry parent class

related

  • instrumental ensemble - category
  • conductor - role
  • symphony - repertoire
  • concert hall - venue

What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled

Identity and identifiers required Filled

  • Vercy registry: vr.tr.orchestra
  • Wikidata: Q42998 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42998)

Direct properties not applicable Not applicable

Not applicable

Plane SOC: no invented physical properties.

Recognition optional Filled

  • Sections of strings, winds, brass, percussion
  • Conductor on a podium
  • Bands and choirs are other ensembles
  • Many musicians seated by section facing a conductor on a concert stage.

Capabilities and actions required Filled

  • find concerts and tickets
  • identify orchestra types and sections
  • join amateur or youth orchestras
  • find education and outreach programmes

Hazards and failure modes required Filled

  • Ticket scams
  • Hearing damage for musicians

Standards and interfaces required Filled

  • Performing rights
  • Noise at work rules for musicians

Context of use required Filled

  • Performing orchestral music.
  • symphony orchestras
  • chamber orchestras
  • string orchestras
  • youth and student orchestras
  • traditional ensembles such as gamelan

Sources Filled

  1. Wikidata item Q42998: orchestra - identity and sense of the item
  2. Wikipedia: Orchestra - general description of the item

Open questions

  • Should each orchestra be a separate entry?
  • How should concert listings be linked?
  • How should traditional ensembles be classed?

Machine files

Card as JSON Specification Card backlog vercy.card/1

Provenance

thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed

Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q42998/spec.json