What instruments do you hear at the beginning of this clip from 0:00-0:15?

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When identifying instruments at the start of a musical clip, we examine timbre, articulation, and typical orchestration cues. 
Option 1: 'Full orchestra' would present a rich blend of many sections right from the start, including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. At 0:00–0:15, a full orchestral blast is unlikely; you’d expect more layers introduced gradually rather than just one or two instruments.
Option 2: 'Winds' refers to woodwinds broadly (flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons). If the opening texture clearly features sustained melodic lines or a specific reed instrument rather than a mixed wind sound, this might be tempting, but the clue in the answer key points to a more specific pairing than just 'winds'.
Option 3: 'Strings and bassoon' would produce a distinct combination: string tone with the deep, reedy color of a bassoon. If the opening timbre emphasizes the oboe’s bright, piercing quality rather than the bassoon’s lower, haunting timber, this option would misidentify the paired instrument.
Option 4: 'Strings and oboe' describes a common orchestral opening pairing: the strings provide warmth and sustain while the oboe often carries a clear, plaintive melodic line or recognizable oboe timbre. If you hear a high, piercing woodwind voice with the characteristic oboe sound alongside string textures, this is the accurate match.
In this clip, the texture at the very outset is dominated by string sonority with a single high, expressive woodwind voice that matches the oboe’s timbre, rather than the fuller bassoon or a generic winds section. This aligns with the combination described in option 4.
Therefore, the combination of strings and oboe best fits the opening color and balance observed in 0:00–0:15, distinguishing it from the broader 'full orchestra' structure, the generic 'winds' category, or the alternative woodwind pairings.

MUS_2115_88511_202509 Unit 3: Classical Period

What instruments do you hear at the beginning of this clip from 0:00-0:15?

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