Classical Orchestra

Question 1

What instruments did the classical orchestra consist of?

Answer 1

strings (two violins, violas, violoncellos, double basses), two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, and two timpani​

Question 2

Was the classical orchestra larger or smaller than the baroque orchestra?

Answer 2

larger

Question 3

which instrument family was often given melody lines?

Answer 3

woodwind