orquesta tÃ­pica, or simply a tÃ­pica, is a latin-american term for a band which plays popular music. the details vary from country to country. the term tends to be used for groups of medium size (about 8 to 12 musicians) in some well-defined instrumental set-up. thumb|the orquesta tÃ­pica "julio de caro" == argentina == in argentina, the term orquesta tÃ­pica is associated with tango music. the orquesta tÃ­pica usually comprises a string section (of violins, viola, and cello), a bandoneÃ³n section (of 3 or more bandoneons), and a rhythm section (of piano and double bass). an orquesta tÃ­pica is an expanded version of a sexteto tipico, which includes 2 bandoneons, 2 violins, double bass and piano. == cuba == in cuba a tÃ­pica is an ensemble mainly composed of wind instruments. they have existed at least from the middle of the 19th century to the present day. one of the earliest, orquesta flor de cuba, had the following make-up: cornet, trombone, figle (ophicleide), two clarinets, two violins, double bass, kettle drum, and gÃ¼iro. the ophicleide was a sort of bass bugle with keys, invented in 1817; the t-bone would be a valve trombone. see early cuban bands for more examples. tÃ­picas were later superseded by charangas, which along with son conjuntos, were one of the main precursors of the salsa ensemble. a typical salsa conjunto might include two trumpets, trombone, double bass, piano, conga, bongÃ³ or timbales (and/or timbalitos) and a gÃ¼iro (scraper).orovio, helio 1981. diccionario de la mÃºsica cubana. la habana. p407 == references == ==see also== *latin music *music of argentina *music of cuba *music of uruguay *tango music *orquesta tipica (2005 film) 
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