Here are the instruments used to represent some of the animals in "The Carnival of the Animals":
- Lion: Two pianos, double basses, and cymbals
- Elephant: Two pianos, tuba, and double basses
- Tortoises: Two pianos and xylophone
- Aquarium: Two pianos, glass harmonica, and celeste
- Kangaroo: Two pianos and xylophone
- Cuckoo in the Woods: Two pianos, two flutes, and clarinet
- Aviary: Two pianos and bird whistles
- Pianists: Two pianos
These are just a few examples, as there are fourteen movements in total, each representing a different animal with its own unique instrumentation.