Palette de Couleur et de Lumiere The concept of a palette of instrumental colour and timbre is derived from deepest aesthetic principles of the work. The choice of instruments are essential to the colouristic balance of the work. Glockenspiel Vibraphone Bongos Congas Tom-toms Bass drum Small shaker Tambourine Whistles Blowers Piano Flute/Alto Flute Clarinet/Bass Clarinet With the piano as the mediator, the opportunity for balanced and contrasting exploration of instrumental colour are great. For example; Woodwind The two types of combinations are demonstrated below. The first is cross