What are the standard instruments in the symphony orchestra?

Answer 1

Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Flutes, Piccolo*, Oboe, English Horn*, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet,*Bassoon, Contrabasson*, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone*, Tuba, Harp*, Keyboard/Piano*, and Timpani& other percussion *The asterisk denotes instruments that are not in every piece, but may be used for specail effects or otherwise.

Answer 2

Typical Orchestra: 12 first violins, 10 second violins 8 violas 6 cellos, 4 double basses, 2 flutes, one piccolo, two clarinets, 1 bass calrinet, two oboes, one English Horn, two bassoons, one contrabassoon, three trumpets, three trombones, four horns, one tuba, one harp, and a selection of percussion, most notable two or three tympani.

Answer 3

Strings: First violins, second violins, violas, cellos and basses.

Woodwinds: Flutes (and piccolo), clarinets, bass clarinet, oboes (and English Horn), bassoons and contra bassoon.

Brass: Trumpets, trombones, French horns and tuba.

Harp

Percussion

As called for in the particular work: piano, organ, celesta, etc.

Answer 4

The symphony orchestra includes many different types of instruments in order to provide a broad range of sounds and feelings. The most common types are strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. String instruments are the "bread and butter" of the orchestra and includes violin, viola, cello, bass, and harp. The majority of members in the group are strings, and this section is the most soothing to listen to. Woodwinds can provide a variety of tones using Flute, piccolo, Oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and less commonly Saxophone. The brass section is important for adding volume and power to the group and most often contains trumpets, french horns, trombones, and a tuba. Finally, percussion varies greatly with the choices of the composer. Sometimes there is no percussion, sometimes it is the featured section. Percussion is most often composed of a timpani and sometimes snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, and a variety of other instruments. Percussion is most often present to add a sense of rhythm, dynamics, and texture to the song. Also, piano is present most often as a solo instrument, and piano incorporates elements of both string and percussion sections.

Answer 5

Basically the four families of instruments:

• Strings
• Woodwinds
• Brass
• Percussion

Answer 6

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion. The actual instrument count in each of the "families" depends upon the composers direction and instructions.

Answer 7

clarint,oboe,english horn,bassoon,bass clarinet,variations