Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part 1, accompanied by a graphical score. FAQ Q: What do the shapes indicate? A: Each shape corresponds to a family of instruments: ellipse: flutes (also cymbals and tam-tam) octagon: single reed (clarinet, bass clarinet) inverted ellipse/star: double reeds (oboe, English horn, bassoons) rectangle: brass (also, with "aura," timpani, guiro and bass drum) rhombus: strings Q: How was this recording made?