Title: why is the french horn in the woodwind quintet? - A COMPREHENSIVE WOODWIND CHAMBER MUSIC REPERTOIRE LIST
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why is the french horn in the woodwind quintet? 6/27/2014
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"The French horn, first developed in the 1680s, was originally used to signal the beginning of a hunt, according to Horn History. However, as composers began writing more complex music for the horn, its structure and tonal characteristic changed. Brass or Woodwind. The French horn is technically a brass instrument because it is made of brass. However, its warm mellow sound blends well with woodwinds, which is why composers began writing it into woodwind quintets, according to the International Music Foundation of Chicago. Brass Quintet: The versatility of the French horn is such that it can also be part of a brass quintet. French Horn and Saxophone: