Classical Orchestra Flashcards
1
Q
What instruments did the classical orchestra consist of?
A
strings (two violins, violas, violoncellos, double basses), two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, and two timpani
2
Q
Was the classical orchestra larger or smaller than the baroque orchestra?
A
larger
3
Q
which instrument family was often given melody lines?
A
woodwind
