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What instruments were used in symphony No 5?

Symphony No. 5 in C minor by Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies.

Instrumentation :

- Flute (piccolo ad lib.)

- 2 Oboes

- 2 Clarinets (B♭)

- 2 Bassoons

- Contrabassoon

- 2 Horns (E♭-F)

- 2 Trumpets (C-D)

- 3 Trombones

- Timpani

- Violins I, II

- Violas

- Violoncellos

- Double basses

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