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In an orchestra, the bass drum keeps the time for percussion.
The bass viole ... or simply, bass.
In a symphony orchestra in the brass section there are usually 3 trombones in proportion with 4 horns, 2 trumpets and a bass instrument. ref The Oxford Companion to Music, orchestra, page 898.Most of the time, an orchestra uses three trombones, with two tenors and one bass.
Low Bass
I think 4-6 double bass are used
In an orchestra, the bass drum keeps the time for percussion.
in a string orchestra the instruments are: Bass Violin Viola Cello.
The bass viole ... or simply, bass.
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In a symphony orchestra in the brass section there are usually 3 trombones in proportion with 4 horns, 2 trumpets and a bass instrument. ref The Oxford Companion to Music, orchestra, page 898.Most of the time, an orchestra uses three trombones, with two tenors and one bass.
Low Bass
yes
the double bass (as in bass like a cello not a guitar)
Most of the time, an orchestra has three trombones, where it's two tenors and a bass.
It depends entirely on the piece but usually 1 or more comonly none
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I think 4-6 double bass are used