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Author: nErds
Date: 2005-08-03 16:10
just wondering...if it's called a "woodwind" quartet, then why are french horns included?
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Author: TorusTubarius
Date: 2005-08-04 00:08
Usually it's quintet, and because, do you <i>really</i> want to hear a saxophone playing in a woodwind quartet/quintet?
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Author: Dori
Date: 2005-08-04 01:37
The expanation I heard is that the sound of a french horn blends nicely with woodwinds. The french horn seems "softer" or quieter compared to say, a trumpet or trombone.
The french horn is so versatile, I knew someone who played it in both a woodwind and brass group. Hope he brought the right music to each rehearsel <g>.
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