The strings group is considered the main group of the symphonic orchestra. It is the biggest group and it includes the first violins, the second violins, the altos, the cellos, and the double basses.
The woodwinds group consists of a pair of flutes, a pair of clarinets, a pair of bassoons. The brass consists 2-4 french horns and 2 trumpets. The musicians playing the wind instruments have a very high skills because they must be able to play solo.
There is only one instrument called timpani in the percussion group.
Because of the structure of this orchestra it is called "Paired" or "Doubles".






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Write down three wind instruments and three string instruments. Which instrument would you like to play?