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What are the instruments in the classical period orchestra?

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Strings: !st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos, double basses

Woodwinds: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons

Brass: 2 french horns, 2 trumpets

Percussion: 2 timpani

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