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Do flutes play in an orchestra?

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Where does the person in the orchestra sit with the piccalo?

Next to the flutes.


Where is the oboe in the orchestra?

Usually front and center. They are always in the front row of woodwinds next to the flutes. They are to the right of the flutes when looking at the orchestra from the audience. They are also behind the violas and in front of the bassoons.


How many flutes are there in a typical orchestra?

Two ... or one paired with an oboe at times, too.


Why are there more violins than flutes in an orchestra?

Because the violin is a very popular instrument.


What is the piccolo place in orchestra?

With the flutes. One of the flautists usually doubles on the piccolo when required.


How is a piccolo played?

in the woodwind section just like the flute how do i know???? experience play in band going to play flute more info flutes and piccolos are pretty much the same thing just piccolos are smaller and more expensive!;) plus the piccolo is in the band not orchestra!!!!!!!!;) ^actually, piccolos are in orchestra. In an orchestra, there are typically 2 flutes and one piccolo player. They are not just in band.


How many flutes are in an orchestra?

there are 3 - 5 to flutes per orchestra :) or a least that is the number it says on google. there are 3 - 5 to flutes per orchestra :) or a least that is the number it says on google.


What material is the flute made of?

What a Flute is made of depends on the type of flute. Most flutes are made of metal, and these are the ones you'll see used in an orchestra. But there are bamboo and other wooden flutes. Additionally, the recorder, a type of flute, is made of plastic and is commonly available (as are other plastic flutes).


What is the function of flutes?

To play music.


Where does the flute play?

In general, the flutes are found behind the second violins, near the rear of the orchestra and to the left (from the conductor's perspective) of other, deeper woodwinds such as the oboes and clarinets. This mirrors the arrangement of the strings, which also go clockwise around the conductor from the higher-pitched first violins around to the deep double basses. Depending on the size of the orchestra and the stage, brasses such as horns may be situated behind or to the left of the flutes.


Instruments in a orchestra?

There are all sorts of instruments in an orchestra such as: Flutes/Piccolos Clarinets Tubas Violins Violas Harp Trumpets Trombones French Horns Timpani Bassoons Saxophones (Tenor or Soprano)


What instruments in a chamber orchestra?

Some instruments that are used in a chamber orchestra are bassoons, oboes, clarinets, flutes, and piccolos. Trumpets, trombones, French horns, drums, violins, and cellos are also used. A chamber orchestra will have between 50 or 60 instruments.