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There are many percussion instruments that can be used in the symphony orchestra, but the most common are timpani, bass drum and cymbals, also the triangle.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoUsually the Timpani, snare and bass drums are the most common.
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∙ 13y agoYou can have any drums in an orchestra, but snare and timpani are the most common.
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∙ 7y agoTimpani, snare drum, bass drum, and crash cymbals. Fifth in line would probably be the triangle.
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How many kettle drums are there in an orchestra?
There are usually four kettle drums in an orchestra
Where do drums sit in a orchesta?
Drums are part of the percussion section of the orchestra. They usually are at the very back of the orchestra behind the woodwind section. x
What are the only tuned drums in the orchestra?
Timpani.
When were drums introduced into the orchestra?
the drums were introduced into the orchestra in 46 bc when jesus and moses decided to form a rock band. They did it to get all the girls in Jeruselum
What is a bass drums role in an orchestra?
In an orchestra, the bass drum keeps the time for percussion.
How many drums are there in an orchestra?
There are usually four kettle drums in an orchestra
How many kettle drums are there in an orchestra?
There are usually four kettle drums in an orchestra
What do the drums do in the orchestra?
they drum
Where do drums sit in a orchesta?
Drums are part of the percussion section of the orchestra. They usually are at the very back of the orchestra behind the woodwind section. x
What family does drums belong to?
The drums belong to the percussion family in and orchestra
When did the drums join the orchestra?
The bass drum and snare drums joined the orchestra in the early 1800's. A great example for a massive percussion battery in an orchestra is "Wellington's Victory" (Opus 91) by Beethoven. The timpani, presumably the oldest drums used in orchestra, dates back to the Baroque period.
What are the only tuned drums in the orchestra?
Timpani.
When were drums introduced into the orchestra?
the drums were introduced into the orchestra in 46 bc when jesus and moses decided to form a rock band. They did it to get all the girls in Jeruselum
What is a bass drums role in an orchestra?
In an orchestra, the bass drum keeps the time for percussion.
How many percussion instruments are in an orchestra?
An orchestra can contain up to nine percussion instruments including tambourines, cymbals, a piano, bass drums, snare drums, vertical chimes, kettle drums, gongs, and whistles.
What other instrument are with the piano in an orchestra?
drums percussion
How many snare drums are used in an orchestra?
Usually one, if any.
