An orchestra (/ˈɔːrkɪstrə/; Italian: [orˈkɛstra]) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families, including * bowed string instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, and double bass * woodwinds such as the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon * brass instruments such as the horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba * percussion instruments such as the timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, and mallet percussion instruments each grouped in sections.