The traditional symphony orchestra was created in Europe duringthe early 1700s. Early orchestras were small compared to thesymphonies of today, but they still contained the same blend ofinstrument types. Strings, winds, and percussion combined to createthe orchestral music that is still listened to and performed insymphony halls around the world today.Winds and BrassWind instruments are classified as anything that is blownthrough to produce a sound. This classification is separated intotwo distinct types: brass and woodwind. Brass instruments, liketrumpets, trombones, and tubas, are generally made completely frommetal that is bent to produce certain distinctive tones. Brassmouthpieces are also made from metal, and the musician createsnotes by buzzing their lips against the mouthpiece. Wood