Depends on the music. The most popular ones include timpani, triangle, cymbals, snare drum, bass drum
Opera Form: Opéra buffa
When was it popular?- 18th century
What were the major characteristics of this form?- it was used for Italian comic operas
What specifically makes this form of opera unique or different form other forms? - Most operas were supposed to be serious, while Opera buffa was entertaining musical comedy
Which major composers wrote this type of opera?- Vinci, Mozart, Rossini, Duni
"City scape" was composed by an American classical music composer Jennifer Higdon. It was composed for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and was premiered in 2002. This orchestral piece uses 35 instruments and consists of three movements.
