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Hornists are what French horn players are called. The French horn is a true horn. It's a member of the brass instrument family.
The term 'hornist' also is applied to players of basset and English horns. But basset and English horns aren't true horns. They aren't members of the brass instrument family. Instead, they're woodwinds.
Players of the Basset horn more rightly may be called clarinettists. The basset horn really is a tenor Clarinet. Players of the English horn may be called oboists. The English horn really is an alto Oboe.
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What is the person called that plays the saxophone?
Saxophone players are called saxophonists .
What is a person who plays the saxophone called?
A person that play a saxophone
How many instruments are in the woodwind section?
In a standard orchestra, there are four groups: flutes, oboes, clarinets & bassoons. Each group has alternate instruments the players are sometimes called upon to play. Flute players also use piccolo and alto flute. Clarinet players also play e-flat clarinet and bass clarinet. Oboe players are required to play English horn as well. And bassoon players can double up on contrabassoon. Occasionally a piece will call for a saxophone or two- many flute and clarinet players are able to play sax, though sometimes a saxophonist is called in.
Why is a saxophone called a saxophone?
A saxphone is called a ''woodwind'' because to make a sound it needs a ''reed'' whitch is made out of wood.
What is the thing that you attach to your saxophone to hold music called?
lyre
