In the Bartok, one heard four distinct musicians each with an individual instrumental color.

And he is clearly comfortable with instrumental colors and combinations of all sorts.

Critics often commented on his ear for vivid instrumental color.

There is less ornamentation and more call for instrumental and vocal color.

The orchestral forces are large and the instrumental colors sumptuous.

He relies instead on instrumental color and rhythm to express the violence of the Cultural Revolution.

Sometimes the music seemed aimless, but the instrumental colors were riveting.

Today, these pieces survive as icons; score in hand, we scrutinize every note and instrumental color.

The choral writing and instrumental color sat in a drab baritonal no man's land.

The composer's own rendition is typical in its attention to gesture, rhythm and instrumental color.