The main four are the Flute, oboe, Clarinet, and bassoon. Beyond that, there is the piccolo, the English horn, the Bass Clarinet, and the contrabassoon.
Band or Wind Ensemble
I would say no because an orchestra consists if string instruments (preferably violins, cellos, etc.) I myself am a sax player and saxophones play in bands, not orchrestras. - Sax Master In a symphony orchestra, saxophones play in the woodwind section. Orchestras have string sections, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Woodwinds, or as I like to call them, the wood of the wind
The violin is the highest instrument in a string orchestra. The violins are divided into two sections (1st violins and 2nd violins), the 1st violins usually play the tune and play higher than the 2nd violins. However, the piccolo is the highest instrument in a full orchestra. The difference between a string orchestra and a full orchestra is that the string orchestra has only stringed instruments while a full orchestra has strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
In an orchestra, recorders typically play a limited role, often as part of a smaller ensemble rather than the full orchestra. The recorder is a woodwind instrument that can play melodies and harmonies, but it is less commonly used compared to other woodwinds like flutes, clarinets, and oboes. In a standard orchestra setting, you might find one or two recorders, especially in pieces that specifically call for them, but they are not part of the core instrumentation.
saxophone
In an orchestra, strings are a subsection of the other sections, which include woodwinds and brass.
FlutePiccoloClarinetBass ClarinetSaxophoneBassoon,Oboe
Up to date there are 5: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, percussion, and electronic.
In the center, behind the strings.
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion.
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds and Percussion.
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion.
The four sections of a symphony orchestra are woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion.
Band or Wind Ensemble
I would say no because an orchestra consists if string instruments (preferably violins, cellos, etc.) I myself am a sax player and saxophones play in bands, not orchrestras. - Sax Master In a symphony orchestra, saxophones play in the woodwind section. Orchestras have string sections, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Harps, Keyboards, Strings.