Editing Orchestra (section)

====Modern/Postmodern orchestra====
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[[File:Diagram Modern symphony orchestra-en.svg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|Modern symphony orchestra layout]]
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;Woodwinds:
: 2–4 [[western concert flute|flutes]] of which some might play
:: 1–2 [[piccolo]]s
:: 1 [[alto flute]]
:: 1 [[bass flute]]
: 2–4 [[oboes]] of which 1–2 might play
:: 1 [[cor anglais]]
:: 1 [[oboe d'amore]]
:: 1 [[bass oboe]]
:: 1 [[heckelphone]]
: 2–4 [[soprano clarinet|B{{music|flat}} soprano]] [[clarinet]]s or [[soprano clarinet|A soprano]] [[clarinet]]s which some might play
:: 1 [[E-flat clarinet|E{{music|flat}} sopranino clarinet]]
:: 1 [[alto clarinet]]
:: 1 [[basset horn]]
:: 1 [[bass clarinet]]
:: 1 [[contra-alto clarinet]]
:: 1 [[contrabass clarinet]]
: 2–4 [[bassoon]]s, of which 1 might play
:: 1 [[contrabassoon]]
: (occasionally 1 or more [[saxophone]]s of various types)
:: 1 [[soprano saxophone]]
:: 2 [[alto saxophone]]s
:: 1 [[tenor saxophone]]
:: 1 [[baritone saxophone]]
:: 1 [[bass saxophone]]

;Brass:
: 4–8 [[french horn#Double horn|horns]] (double horns) in F/B{{Music|flat}} of which some might play
:: 2–4 [[Wagner tuba|Wagner horn]]s
: 3–6 [[trumpet]]s in B{{music|flat}} of which some might play
:: 1 [[soprano cornet]]
:: 2–3 [[cornet]]s
:: 1 [[piccolo trumpet]] (often for playing very high parts originally for natural trumpets)
:: 1 [[bass trumpet]]
:: 1 [[flugelhorn]]
:: 2-4 [[tenor horn]]s
: 1 [[alto trombone]] (restored to the postmodern orchestra for playing music of the classical era)
:: 3–6 [[tenor trombone]]s(current modern orchestra standard)
:: 1–2 [[bass trombone]]s of which 1 might play
:: 1 [[contrabass trombone]]
:: 1 [[cimbasso]]
: 1–2 [[tuba]]s of which 1 might play
:: 1 [[baritone horn]]
:: 1 [[euphonium]]

;Percussion:
: 4–5 [[timpani]] (one player)
: [[snare drum]]
: [[tenor drum]]
: [[bass drum]]
: 2 [[cymbal]]s (one player)
: [[triangle (musical instrument)|triangle]]
: [[tam-tam]]
: [[tambourine]]
: [[Woodblock (instrument)|wood block]]
: [[temple block]]
: [[glockenspiel]]
: [[xylophone]]
: [[vibraphone]]
: [[marimba]]
: [[crotales]]
: [[tubular bells]]
: [[mark tree]]
: [[sleigh bell]]s
: [[bell tree]]
: [[güiro]]
: [[timbales]]
: [[slide whistle]]
: [[tom-tom]]
: [[bongos]]
: [[conga]]
: [[claves]]
: [[vibraslap]]
: [[wind chimes]]
: [[Whip (instrument)|whip]]
: [[maracas]]
: [[finger cymbals]]
: [[Rainstick|rain sticks]]
: [[drum kit]] (in some works)
: Other percussion instruments, including ethnic or [[world music]] instruments specified by composers
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;Keyboards:
: [[piano]]
: [[pipe organ]]
: [[harpsichord]]
: [[accordion]]
: [[celesta]]
: [[keyboard glockenspiel]]

;Strings:
: 16 1st & 14 2nd [[violin]]s (3rd [[violin]]s)
:: 12–14 [[viola]]s
:: 10–14 [[cello]]s
: 6-8 [[double bass]]es
: 1–2 [[harp]]s
: (1 or more classical [[guitar]]s of various types)

;Miscellaneous:
: [[harmonica]]

;Electrophone: As required by the compositions in the program, various [[electric instrument]]s or [[electronic instrument]]s may be used in the orchestra. These performers are not typically permanent orchestra members. They are typically freelancers hired on contract for one or more concerts. Instruments may include:
* [[theremin]]
* [[ondes Martenot]]
* [[electric guitar|electric]] & [[bass guitar|electric bass]] guitar
* [[electric double bass]]
* electric [[electric violin|violin]], [[electric viola|viola]] & [[electric cello|cello]]
* electric organ ([[Hammond organ|Hammond]])
* grand digital music keyboard ([[Lowrey organ|Lowrey]])
* [[electric piano]]
* [[keytar]]
* [[digital accordion]]
* [[Ring modulation|ring modulators]]
* [[synthesizer]]
* [[Synclavier]]
* [[Novachord]]
* [[clavinet]]
* [[electronic wind instrument]]
* [[electric harp]]
* [[digital drum kit]]
* Other [[electronic musical instrument]]s
* Non-musical instruments such as a [[typewriter]] or [[reel-to-reel tape]] player
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