This category contains percussion instruments that are traditionally used in the symphony orchestra. Although in modern times, composers have written music for the orchestra that includes a wide variety of the world's percussion instruments, this category focuses on those instruments that were used during the common practice period.

Articles in category "Orchestral percussion"

There are 14 articles in this category.

Bass drum C Castanets Crotales Cymbal

G Glockenspiel Gong S Snare drum T Tambourine Timpani

T cont. Triangle (instrument) Tubular bell W Whip (instrument) Wood block X Xylophone