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What woodwind instrument is made of brass and does not have a place in the orchestra?
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What is the second most common instrument in the orchestra?
By numbers, second place goes to the violas.
What is ligatures?
A ligature is part of a woodwind instrument you use to keep the reed in place. A ligature is, by definition, is something that binds or holds in place. Handcuffs are an example.
Is a bassoon a percussion instrument?
A bass drum is indeed considered a Percussion instrument both inside and outside a band. No matter where you place it, a band, marching band, Orchestra,etc., a bass drum will always be a percussion instrument.
Can a piano played by itself be an orchestra?
No, a piano is an instrument. An orchestra is an ensemble of different kind of instruments. The piano does not have a place in the average orchestra. It may however play with an orchestra in a concerto. Pianists can also play arrangements of orchestral pieces.
What purpose does the clarinet have in the orchestra?
It carries the melody in some passages, it is part of the woodwind ensemble, it blends extremely well with other woodwinds,and with the horns. Like all other permanant members of the symphony orchestra, it has earned it's place over several centuries, and is an important member of the orchestra.
What is tulali musical instrument?
The tulali is a Filipino musical instrument that is a type of reed Flute. It has a single aperture, or hole, to place the mouth on and six others to place the fingers on.
What is the name of the place where the orchestra plays in a theatre?
The place where an orchestra plays - is called the orchestra pit
How many piccolo players are in the orchestra?
The piccolo is part of the woodwind section
What is a ligature?
A ligature is part of a woodwind instrument you use to keep the reed in place. A ligature is, by definition, is something that binds or holds in place. Handcuffs are an example.
What place in the orchestra is the English horn?
Yes, English horns are played in orchestras. There are about 3 to 4 of them, and they sit next to the oboes in an orchestra setting.
Why isn't the saxophone in an orchestra?
Because the saxophone was invented after the Symphony Orchestra. The sax is incorporated into some songs for Symphony orchestra because those pieces are quite modern. I guess symphony orchestras don't like saxophones because it drowns out other instruments because it is such a loud woodwind. But, of course, the saxophone is great in jazz bands and modern pieces.
Is the word brass a proper noun?
No, the noun 'brass' is a common noun; a general word for a metal compound; a general word for musical instruments made of this metal; a general word for the section of a band or orchestra comprised of these instruments; a word for any brass of any kind.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, Brass Lantern Way in Reston, VA or the Brass Monkey (pub) in New York City.The word 'brass' is also an adjective, a word used to describe a noun.
