Orovian Music

Orovian Traditional Music and Orofolk are a beautiful blend of traditional Orovian instruments and modern ones. Characterised by its unique form and rich harmonies, Orovian music is considered a pleasent listen by many people.
== Instruments ==
Many instruments are used in Orofolk, however, here are some standard instruments found in the Orovian Orchestra, which can be heard throughout most Orovian music.
Here are some traditional Orovian instruments:
=== Airako ===
The Airako is a traditional Orovian flute, made from the stems of the Airamba plants, native to the Oresudir Jungle and Vineusador. The traditional range for an Airako is between F3 and F5 in the key of F major, however, custom ones have been made with a similar 2 octave range but starting and stopping at different notes, such as C4 and C6 in the key of C major. It is played by blowing into a number of 8 holes while covering one of 2. The sound of an Airako is often described to sound like wind, or a bottle being blown on. This instrument is normally found in the background of Orovian pieces, as it is quiet and soft. There are 1 Airako in the standard Orovian Orchestra.
=== Forunu ===
The Forunu is the other traditional Orovian flute, made from Orovian Bamboo. The Forunu is very important to Orofolk, and often is in the forefront of a composition. The traditional range is from C5 to A6, however, like the Airako, the Forunu can be modified to change its range.A Forunu is played by pressing down on either one or a combination of its 6 holes, and blowing through the mouthpiece. Forunu are much more similar to a traditional flute than Airako, and produce a similar sound to a flute. The Forunu is often accompanied by non traditional instruments such as violins and piano, with complex harmonies and riffs. There are 2 Forunu in a traditional Orovian Orchestra.
=== Soralut ===
A Soralut is a traditional Orovian string instrument, carved from Eurak wood, with strings made from the silk from the Barajul Spider. The Soralut produces a sound similar to a Japanese Koto. The instrument has 5 strings, and is considered the hardest Orovian instrument to play due to the skill needed by the right hand, which needs to quickly move between strings, and the left hand, which needs to pluck the correct string without causing the others to vibrate. Soralut are often heard in the background of pieces, and are often the base of many harmonies. There are 2 Soralut in a traditional Orovian Orchestra.
=== Eftoss ===
An Eftoss is a traditional Orovian instrument. Unlike the other Orovian instruments, the Eftoss does not belong to a traditional instrumental family (Brass, Woodwind, String and Percussion) It is however, closely related to the Tuba, and produces a similar sound. The Eftoss is made from an alloy known as Tumbaga, which is made from copper and gold. It has 6 keys which are pressed in different combinations to make different notes. The eftoss is less common in Orofolk, but it is present in traditional Orovian Orchestral pieces. There are 2 Eftoss in the Orovian Orchestra.
=== Bomanti (Drums) ===
Bomanti are traditional Orovian Drums. There are several different types of Bomanti.
==== Profan ====
Profan are drums made from bamboo and leather. There is a low Profan and a high Profan. The low Profan is bigger than the high Profan. Often they are played together as one to produce a layered sound. There is one of each Profan in the Orovian Orchestra.
==== Macharo ====
A Macharo is made from the same material as the Eftoss, Tumbaga. It produces a sound similar to that of a cowbell. It is not common in Oro-folk, but it is present in Traditional Orovian Music. There is one Macharo in the Orovian Orchestra.
==== Elvarops ====
The Elvarops is a wide drum made from a network of bamboo covered by leather. It is played with a Torank, which is a small carved bamboo rod. The Elvarops produces a deep sound, and is often heard in Orofolk and Traditional Orovian Music. There is one Elvarops in the Orovian Orchestra.
==== Koraizu ====
A koraizu is a small percussion instrument made from bamboo and copper. It produces sound similarly to a castanet. It produces a high, slightly metalic sound. There is one Koraizu in an Orovian Orchestra.
=== Non Traditional Instruments ===
Despite having many traditional instruments, Orovian Music also often uses non-traditional instruments in its pieces. Here are some non-traditional Orovian instruments which appear in Orovian Music:
* Piano
* Violin
* Ukulele
* Kantele
* Steel Drum
* Taiko
* Kalimba
* Other Non-Traditional Drums
* Electronic Instrumentation (mainly in Orofolk rather than in Traditional Orovian Music)
== The Orovian Orchestra ==
The Orovian Orchestra is very different to a standard Orchestra. However, there are some similarities. Unlike a standard orchestra, it has 3 families, Wind, Percussion and Strings. Percussion is the largest, with 9 instruments. Wind has 5 and Strings have 6. These are the instruments found in the Orovian Orchestra:
=== Strings ===
* 2 Soralut
* 2 Violins
* 1 Ukulele
* 1 Kantele
=== Wind ===
* 1 Airako
* 2 Forunu
* 2 Eftoss
=== Percussion ===
* 2 Profan
* 1 Macharo
* 1 Elvarops
* 1 Koraizu
* 1 Taiko
* 1 Piano
* 1 Steel Drum
* 1 Kalimba
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