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What does the double bass in the classical orchestra do?
The double bass is the lowest part in the string section of a symphony orchestra. It is usually the lowest part in chamber orchestras as well, if there is no double-bass the lowest part will be played by the cellos. (Do not confuse this with a basso-continuo, which is a harpsichord part in Baroque era (1600-1750) music.)
The deepest voice in an orchestra's string section?
the double bass (as in bass like a cello not a guitar)
What are the instruments that compromised a symphony orchestra?
A symphony orchestra has instruments from most of the instrument families (woodwind, stings, brass, percussion, and sometimes keyboard). Usually there is a variety of instruments from each family. Some of the common ones would be the flute, clarinet, bassoon (for woodwinds), the tuba, trombone, trumpet (for brass), violin, cello, double bass/ string bass (for strings), the timpani, snare, symbols (for percussion), and sometimes an orchestra may have an organ (as the keyboard).
Why is the bow of the double bass longest of the string group?
Because the double bass is the largest instrument in the orchestra.
How many double bass are used in the morden orchestra?
I think 4-6 double bass are used
Is a double bass a string insrument in the orchestra?
yes
How many trombones are in an orchestra?
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.
What are the 3 didderent types of orchestra?
The three types of orchestra are symphony, chamber, and string. The symphony orchestra consists of woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion. The chamber orchestra usually has less than 50 musicians. A string orchestra only has string instruments - violin, viola, cello, and upright bass, piano, and harp.
Which is the largest string instrument in a classical orchestra?
The Double Bass.
What was the orcestria?
The typical symphony orchestra consists of four groups of related musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings (violin, viola, cello and double bass). ... The term concertorchestramay also be used, as in the BBC ConcertOrchestraand the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
What are three drums that are found in the symphony orchestra?
Timpani, snare, and bass drum. A set of timpani will have 2-5 drums.
What is the lowest instrument in an all string orchestra?
That would be the Double Bass, also knows as a Bass Fiddle.
