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The bass drum and snare drums joined the orchestra in the early 1800's. A great example for a massive percussion battery in an orchestra is "Wellington's Victory" (Opus 91) by Beethoven. The timpani, presumably the oldest drums used in orchestra, dates back to the Baroque period.
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How many drums are there in an orchestra?
There are usually four kettle drums in an orchestra
How many kettle drums are there in an orchestra?
There are usually four kettle drums in an orchestra
What do the drums do in the orchestra?
they drum
Where do drums sit in a orchesta?
Drums are part of the percussion section of the orchestra. They usually are at the very back of the orchestra behind the woodwind section. x
What family does drums belong to?
The drums belong to the percussion family in and orchestra
What are the only tuned drums in the orchestra?
Timpani.
When were drums introduced into the orchestra?
the drums were introduced into the orchestra in 46 bc when jesus and moses decided to form a rock band. They did it to get all the girls in Jeruselum
What is a bass drums role in an orchestra?
In an orchestra, the bass drum keeps the time for percussion.
How many percussion instruments are in an orchestra?
An orchestra can contain up to nine percussion instruments including tambourines, cymbals, a piano, bass drums, snare drums, vertical chimes, kettle drums, gongs, and whistles.
What other instrument are with the piano in an orchestra?
drums percussion
How many snare drums are used in an orchestra?
Usually one, if any.
What orchestra did Billie Holiday join in the year of 1938?
The Count Basie Orchestra.
