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.
Next to the flutes.
There are many flutes all around the world. The "Flute A BEC" is one. Now, we mostly see/hear the common kind of flutes, mostly made of stainless steel or metal.
orchestra produce a harmonious sound because of it's mixed instruments.
Flutes are wind instruments as are many other musical instruments but I don't think it has a "scientific" name. There are other names for small flutes but not ordinary flutes.
Irish flutes can be made out of many different materials. Most of the Irish flutes are made of materials such as wood or bamboo, but can also be made from PVC.
An orchestra typically has two flutes.
Typically, an orchestra includes two flutes.
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Two ... or one paired with an oboe at times, too.
Next to the flutes.
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.
Because the violin is a very popular instrument.
With the flutes. One of the flautists usually doubles on the piccolo when required.
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).
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)
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.
In an orchestra, typical instruments include strings like violins and cellos, woodwinds like flutes and clarinets, brass like trumpets and trombones, and percussion like drums and cymbals.