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The size of an orchestra varies greatly based on the number of players available and necessary for each piece. However, there is a "standard" orchestration that many pieces follow in order to stay consistent. This includes -

Woodwinds: 2 Flutes + 2 Oboes + 2 Clarinets + 2 Bassoons = 8

Brass: 4 Trumpets + 3 French Horns + 3 Trombones + 1 Tuba = 11

Strings: 16 Violin 1 + 14 Violin 2 + 12 Viola + 10 Cello + 8 Bass = 60

Percussion: Varies greatly based on each piece, about 0 - 10

Other: Piano, Harp, Organ, and a few others. About 0 - 5 based on the piece

Total: 79 - 94 based on the size of the percussion and keyboard sections.

Remember, this is a rough estimate since every orchestra and piece contains different numbers of each instrument. The orchestra is an extremely flexible ensemble in terms of size!

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