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The conductor has a

complete orchestral

score (written music)

for all the instruments

The largest instrument

in the string section,

the double bass also

plays the lowest notes

This double-reed

instrument plays the

lowest, richest notes in

the woodwind section

Bassoon

English

horn

Contrabassoon

Bass

trombone

Trombone

Timpani

Double

bass

Conductor’s

baton

Cello

3

5

4

8

Tuba

(^6) HARP
A harp has a triangle-shaped
wooden frame with 47 strings
attached. The harpist plays the
high notes on thin strings and
the low notes on thicker ones.
(^8) STRINGS
The strings often carry the melody
(tune), and there are more string
instruments than any other type in
the orchestra. The section includes
violins, violas, cellos, double bass,
and harps.
(^7) VIOLIN
There are more violins than any
other instrument in the orchestra,
and it is the smallest member of the
string section. Players make notes by
moving a bow across its strings.
(^9) CONDUCTOR
The conductor stands on a raised
platform in front of the players. The
conductor’s main tasks are to lead
the orchestra and keep everyone in
time by waving a baton to the beat
of the music.
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