![]() The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. ![]() The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn. Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn" Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this: Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. Quartet - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon - or. ![]()
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