Grouping of Instruments

• Basso continuo is the bass line and chords in baroque music, often played by the harpsichord and cello
• Solo - 1 player
• Duet - 2 players
• Trio - 3 players
• Quartet - 4 players
• Quintet - 5 players
• Sextet - 6 players
• Septet - 7 players
• Octet - 8 players
• An orchestra consists of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion
• a chorus is a vocal ensemble who sing the choral parts in an opera, oratorio or musical
• A trio sonata is a work in several movements in the baroque era for 2 soloists (usually violins) and a basso continuo (which counted as one instrument, despite usually being made up of the harpsichord and cello)
• A string quartet is made up of 2 violins, viola and cello
• A rhythm section is made up of a drum kit, bass, and keyboard/ guitar playing the chords
• A jazz/blues trio consists of a piano, double bass, and a drum kit