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Music Terminology Reference

Instrumental Makeup of a Typical Orchestra
Click the links below for a photo of each instrument.

Winds StringsAnd sometimes...
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass

Percussion:

Tympani

Piccolo Flute
Piccolo Trumpet
English Horn
Double Bassoon
Saxophone
Drums, Cymbals, Harp
Piano

 
Orchestra

The above diagram illustrates the standard seating arrangement of a modern symphony orchestra. However, different orchestras may use slight variations.

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