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well there were no acoustics in the time of mozart and beethoven so guitar and cello were not likely to be used. violins were not used as much as they sound they were because they were only used for higher pitched purposes. also Flute has only been used in orchestra about 7 times

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Which reed instruments are you unlikely to find in a symphony orchestra?

Saxophones are reed instruments not normally found in a symphony orchestra.


What are 3 instruments that are not normally found in an orchestra or band?

Hurdy Gurdy , Harpsichord, Accordian


What instruments not used in orchestra appear in bands?

It all depends on the orchestra and what piece they are playing. You will see the use of many different traditional and non-traditional instruments in the modern orchestra. In the classical orchestra it would be uncommon to see a trombone.


What is the difference between a jazz orchestra and a classical orchestra?

I believe the most single difference between the two is the size. In many instances, a city, etc will board two groups usually made up of many of the same number. In the "old": days because of economical constraints, the smaller group was thought to play somewhat lighter classics, [and] probably would not attempt "The Ting" (Wagner, Beethoven's 9th.) Today I think probably the line is more vague, or perhaps on (the smaller) would perhaps more light classical, if not downright parochial. {one amateurish explanation!} Different answer than from above: It's pretty simple, the classical orchestra was the orchestra during the classical period, i.e the later 1700s, the time of Mozart, Haydn and the like. The orchestras consisted of strings, simple brass instruments like the the natural trumpet and the slide trombone, clarinets, flutes, bassoon sometimes. The percussion section was pretty much just Timpani. As time has moved on the orchestra has had things added. The horn in the 1800s, various percussion instruments etc. What you have to remember was that the strings during the classical period were the main orchestra and the winds were there for colour, whereas when we move on to the romantic period colour became much more important and in a lot of modern music, tone colour and sound is more important than melody and harmony in the classical sense.


How many violins are normally in a orchestra?

If you count both Violin parts (Violin I & II), there were between 16 violinists in the early Classical orchestra and up to 30 in the present day. Any number between those two extremes could be in a professional orchestra.

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What instruments are not normally included in classical music?

Electric guitars, and all electrical instruments.


Which reed instruments are you unlikely to find in a symphony orchestra?

Saxophones are reed instruments not normally found in a symphony orchestra.


What are the instruments that are not normally in an orchestra?

A few include the saxophone, cornet, euphonium, guitar, and banjo.


What are 3 instruments that are not normally found in an orchestra or band?

Hurdy Gurdy , Harpsichord, Accordian


Who is the boss of a conductor of a classical orchestra?

The leader of the orchestra is the principle first violin Actually, it depends on what you mean. The principle violin player is (normally) the concertmaster, but he does not conduct the orchestra normally.


What instruments not used in orchestra appear in bands?

It all depends on the orchestra and what piece they are playing. You will see the use of many different traditional and non-traditional instruments in the modern orchestra. In the classical orchestra it would be uncommon to see a trombone.


What is the difference between a jazz orchestra and a classical orchestra?

I believe the most single difference between the two is the size. In many instances, a city, etc will board two groups usually made up of many of the same number. In the "old": days because of economical constraints, the smaller group was thought to play somewhat lighter classics, [and] probably would not attempt "The Ting" (Wagner, Beethoven's 9th.) Today I think probably the line is more vague, or perhaps on (the smaller) would perhaps more light classical, if not downright parochial. {one amateurish explanation!} Different answer than from above: It's pretty simple, the classical orchestra was the orchestra during the classical period, i.e the later 1700s, the time of Mozart, Haydn and the like. The orchestras consisted of strings, simple brass instruments like the the natural trumpet and the slide trombone, clarinets, flutes, bassoon sometimes. The percussion section was pretty much just Timpani. As time has moved on the orchestra has had things added. The horn in the 1800s, various percussion instruments etc. What you have to remember was that the strings during the classical period were the main orchestra and the winds were there for colour, whereas when we move on to the romantic period colour became much more important and in a lot of modern music, tone colour and sound is more important than melody and harmony in the classical sense.


Is the clarinet a regular member of the symphony orchestra?

It normally is. The composers of the works determine which instruments and how many of each are going to required to perform their pieces.


How many violins are normally in a orchestra?

If you count both Violin parts (Violin I & II), there were between 16 violinists in the early Classical orchestra and up to 30 in the present day. Any number between those two extremes could be in a professional orchestra.


Woodwind instruments in an orchestra?

they are a group of instruments that play with reads The woodwind instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon. They add color and dimension to the string sound which is the core of the orchestra.


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some are the beams, uneven bars, vaults [the horse] , and the floor.


Which woodwind instrument does not always play in an orchestra?

Not normally featured in the standard orchestra lineup would be any member of the Saxaphone category. However, any one of the sax instruments could be a featured soloist for a work written for it with orchestral accompaniment.