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How is the classical orchestra different from an orchestra today?

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What is a classical orchestra?
A classical orchestra is an orchestra that uses the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Piccolo*, Oboe, English Horn*, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon, Contrabassoon*,...
Was the Romantic orchestra was the same size as the Classical orchestra?
Definately not! The differences are many. The number of people very nearly doubled from Mozart to Beethoven. The power became immense and very ample.
Which woodwind instrument played in the Classical orchestra but not in the Baroque orchestra?
The clarinet.
What is the difference between a classical orchestra and a modern symphony orchestra?
I believe the most single difference between the two is the size. In many instances, a city, etc will board two groups usually made up of many of the same number. In the "old": days because of...
What is the difference between a jazz orchestra and a classical orchestra?
A jazz orchestra employs more use of wind instruments, particularly saxophones, than the traditional or "Classical" orchestra. The jazz orchestra will also utilize non-classical instruments such as...