The wind section is traditionally known as "woodwind" even though not all the instruments are made of wood. Woodwind usually include flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and saxophones. The phrases "double-" "triple-" and "quadruple-" woodwind are often used. These refer to the following lineups (saxophones may be added):
Double woodwind
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
Triple woodwind
2 flutes + piccolo, 2 oboes + English horn, 2 clarinets + bass clarinet, 2 bassoons + contrabassoon
(N.B. this is the standard lineup for most symphony orchestras)
Quadruple woodwind
3 flutes + piccolo, 3 oboes + English horn, 3 clarinets + bass clarinet, 3 bassoons + contrabassoon
Use the menu above to sample various woodwind scorings from the Philharmonia's recorded archive.