| The Wind Band in the History of Swedish Music (2368 words) |
 | Tentative beginnings of military music already occurred in the 16th century, but a proper organization was not introduced until the latter part (1680-1720) of what is known as the Great Power Period, when infantry and dragoon regiments were allotted a small group of 4, 6 or 8 musicians, known as "oboists". |
| Music at the big popular festivals needed large numbers of instruments which would be audible outdoors to the immense crowds which gathered regularly for celebrations of one thing or another. |
| 1940) is primarily a composer of orchestral and electro-acoustic music. |
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