Which instrument gives pitch to an orchestra?

Fosse4

When tuning up the note is sounded by the oboe (apparently it's the purest note ) Source - daughter plays the oboe. May 21 02, 9:13 PM

Eee	Thanks. You're awesome. :) May 21 02, 9:45 PM

mk2norwich

mk2norwich says: Many do, but the highest pitch comes from the violin, according to: http://www.cpo-live.com/06music/strings.htm Tue May 21 14:25:39 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry) Norwich says: Correction - Having just re-checked my facts, I should have said that the violin is the highest pitched STRING instrument of an orchestra. If it helps you further, perhaps I should add that the flute ranks highest in pitch among the woodwinds, too. Tue May 21 14:33:44 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry) (Reposted as one entry - McG) Jun 02 02, 6:48 PM

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