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The "score" is the notation in which all the parts of a musical composition are written, one below another on different staffs.  

It is usually used by the conductor, with every member of the orchestra playing from the notes which apply to his part only.  The different instruments have a traditional place in the score, which helps the conductor to grasp the score as fast as possible.

Following is the traditional order of the instruments, from the top of the page downwards.

Woodwinds:
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Contra-Bassoon

Brass:
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba

Percussion:
Timpani
Other Percussion Instruments

Piano or Harp

Soloists (Vocal and/or Instrumental)

Strings:
1st Violins
2nd Violins
Viola
Cello
Double Bass



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The Musical Instruments of the Symphonic Orchestra
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