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Why are woodwind instruments called the reed section in an orchestra?
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because all woodwind instruments use reeds
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What are the rest of the instruments families called woodwind etc.?
Woodwind, brass, strings and percussion.
What are two groups of woodwind instruments called?
Flutes, and reed instruments
If all instruments are playing on orchestra in the same time then the?
then its called an orchestra
The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of?
A string sections with mostly violins, plus other string instruments such as viola and bass. A brass section with trumpets, french and english horns and a tuba, euphoniums or other large brass instrument if called for by the piece being played. a woodwind section with flutes, oboe, lariney, bassoon, piccolos. A reed section with and a percussion section with various kinds of impact instruments such as kettle drums, snare drums, bells, bars, and a piano if called for. And a baton for the conductor. It would include any instrument designated by the composer. Even a choir can serve as a musical instrument as in the last part of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Where did the name woodwind come from?
They are called woodwinds because of the reeds the reeds are made out of wood so therefore they are called woodwind instruments and brass instruments don't use use reeds so they are not woodwind instruments
What are the rest of the instruments families called woodwind etc.?
Woodwind, brass, strings and percussion.
What are two groups of woodwind instruments called?
Flutes, and reed instruments
If all instruments are playing on orchestra in the same time then the?
then its called an orchestra
The typical orchestra of the classical period consisted of?
A string sections with mostly violins, plus other string instruments such as viola and bass. A brass section with trumpets, french and english horns and a tuba, euphoniums or other large brass instrument if called for by the piece being played. a woodwind section with flutes, oboe, lariney, bassoon, piccolos. A reed section with and a percussion section with various kinds of impact instruments such as kettle drums, snare drums, bells, bars, and a piano if called for. And a baton for the conductor. It would include any instrument designated by the composer. Even a choir can serve as a musical instrument as in the last part of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
What are the bassoon and the English horn called?
double reed woodwind instruments.
What are the two two groups of woodwind instruments called?
The flutes and the reeds.
Where did the name woodwind come from?
They are called woodwinds because of the reeds the reeds are made out of wood so therefore they are called woodwind instruments and brass instruments don't use use reeds so they are not woodwind instruments
What is a large group of instruments including woodwinds brass percussion called?
Band or Wind Ensemble
What Is A Orchestra Performance With No Supporting Instruments Called?
opera
Which instrumental family does the OBOE belong to?
The oboe is used in every symphony orchestra just like a violin or viola.
What kind of orchestra does not use wind instruments?
Generally, this is called a "string orchestra" although it could be anything.
What is the first section of violin in an orchestra?
The first violinist is called the Concertmaster or leader.
