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Thebrass section of theorchestra,concert band, andjazz ensemble consist ofbrass instruments, and is one of the main sections in all three ensembles. TheBritish-style brass band contains only brass and percussion instruments.
They contain instruments givenHornbostel-Sachs classification 423 (brass instruments).
The typical brass section of a modern orchestra is as follows:[1][2]
The brass section of theconcert band is generally larger and more diverse than the brass section of the orchestra.[citation needed]
The typical brass section of a concert band is as follows:
The brass instruments that are sometimes, but very rarely, used in the concert band:
The brass section of jazz ensembles usually include: