Which instruments in a basic symphony orchestra?
How many instruments/which instruments are included in a standard symphony/orchestra?
- Violins
- Violas
- Cellos
- Double basses
- Harp
- Flutes/piccolo
- Oboes/cor anglais
- Bassoons/contrabassoon
- Clarinets/bass clarinet (from the classical period onwards)
- Trumpets
- Trombones
- Tuba
- French horns
- Timpani
- Percussion
Most symphony orchestras will have players of all these instruments; they may not all be needed for every concert, but they are part of the orchestra.
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