| − | The brass section of a modern orchestra is composed of horns, trumpets, trombones, and tubas. The brass section provides much louder, clearer notes and is often used in fanfares and other triumphant portions of compositions. | + | The brass section of a modern orchestra is composed of horns, trumpets, trombones, and tubas. These instruments are capable of producing the loudest, most penetrating sounds. The brass section playing all together is often used in fanfares and other triumphant portions of compositions. The lower brass instruments also often play soft, sustained chords together with woodwinds for a special effect. Brass instruments are also effective as solo instruments, as they can project over the entire orchestra with little effort. |