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What are the main sections of an orchestra?

Answer:

The four main sections are:

strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass)
brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba)
woodwind (oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon)
percussion (timpani, triangle, cymbal)

Individual instruments may be added to each section according to how the composer wrote the music being performed.

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