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What are the groups of instrument used in orchestra?

String Section:

1. Violins (1st and 2nd violins)

2. Violas

3. Cellos

4. Double Basses

Woodwind Section:

1. Flutes (piccolo)

2. Oboes (English Horn)

3. Clarinets (bass clarinet)

4. Bassoons (contrabassoon)

Brass Section:

1. Trumpets

2. French Horns

3. Trombones (bass trombone)

4. Tuba

Percussion Section:

1. Timpani (kettle drums)

2. Snare Drum

3. Bass Drum

4. Cymbals

5. Triangle

6. Tambourine

7. Xylophone

8. Vibraphone

9. Marimba

Keyboard Section:

1. Piano

2. Harpsichord

Other Instruments:

1. Harp

2. Celesta

3. Pipe Organ

Conductor:

Leads and coordinates the orchestra.

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