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The percussion section has more different instruments than other sections.Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp.

Woodwinds: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, , Bassoon, sometimes Saxophone.

Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Tuba

Percussion: Piano, Snare drum, Bass drum, Bells, Chimes, Cymbals, Tam-tam, Xylophone, and others.


But in terms of the number of each instrument, as well as the number of players, the string section has far more than the other sections. More than half the players in an orchestra are string players.

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