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The musicians are divided into four main groups called sections: (1) the
string section, (2) the woodwind section, (3) the brass section, (4) and the
percussion section. The various instruments in the string, woodwind, and
brass section are pitched in different ranges, like voices in a choir. In the
following discussion, the instruments in each of these sections are listed in the
order from those of the highest range to those of the lowest. Some percussion
instruments are also tuned to definite pitches, but most of them have an
indefinite pitch.
The string section is the heart of a symphony orchestra. It has more
than half of the musicians and consists of from 20 to 32 violins, 8 to 10
violas, 8 to 10 cellos, and 6 to 10 string basses. The violinists are divided
into two groups of equal size. The first violins play the highest-pitched part
in the string section, and the second violin play the next highest. The leading
first violinist serves as concertmaster of the orchestra. the concertmaster
directs the other musicians in tuning their instruments and may also be the
orchestra's assistant conductor.
The woodwind section consists chiefly of flutes, oboes, clarinets, and
bassoons. An orchestra has from 2 to 4 of each of these instruments. The
musicians in this section also play various other woodwind instruments when
a score requires them to do so.
The brass section consists of 2 to 5 trumpets, 2 to 8 French horns, 2 to
4 trombones, and 1 tuba.
The percussion section includes two or more timpani, or kettle drums,;
bells and cymbals; wood blocks; and bass drum, gong, snare drum, triangle,
tambourine...
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