Sometimes a piccolo is in an orchestra.
The piccolo plays higher than the flute. All orchestra's have piccolo's and the piccolo can only go so high (same as the flute) so it is not a matter of which orchestra plays the highest because all of them can play at the same pitch range (this also applies for the flute)
the piccolo, it is alone
There is usually one piccolo in an orchestra, but the larger the orchestra, piccolos may need to be added.
In the wind section.
Violin, flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, trumpet
Piccolo
The piccolo is part of the woodwind section.
The piccolo
The piccolo plays higher than the flute. All orchestra's have piccolo's and the piccolo can only go so high (same as the flute) so it is not a matter of which orchestra plays the highest because all of them can play at the same pitch range (this also applies for the flute)
the piccolo, it is alone
With the flutes. One of the flautists usually doubles on the piccolo when required.
Yes, picollo's are used in full-sized orchestras, the London Symphony Orchestra use them in their performances. In fact, every orchestra uses one or more piccolo when the music requires this.
Usually there is only one piccolo in an orchestra.
The piccolo produces the highest notes.
The piccolo is higher pitched than the flute.
Piccolo, though some percussion instruments can be smaller.
Woodwind section.