Statement is false. The typical classical orchestra did not always consisted trombones, drums and strings with harpsichord continuo.
Strings, horns, trumpets, timpani and pairs of woodwinds were nearly always found in the typical classical orchestra.
Answer:
In a 4/4 time signature, a whole rest lasts for four beats, a 1/2 rest for two beats, a 1/4 rest for one beat and an 1/8 rest for half a beat. An eighth rest is half the length of a quarter rest. In other words two eighth rests make up a quarter rest, while four of them make up a half rest, and eight 1/8 notes make up a whole rest.
Explanation:
I hope this helps a little bit - I just learned it a few weeks ago. :)
