In the classical orchestra, the woodwind and brass instruments:

In the classical orchestra, the woodwind and brass instruments had clearly defined roles.

Explanation:

In the 17th century, in Italy, the first operas began to be performed through orchestras. As the works were, in this century, they were imitations of Greek dramas, the space between the stage and the audience, where the instrumentalists were, was also called an orchestra. Hence the sense of the word of the word "orchestra" has evolved to what we know today, designating the set of musical instruments brought together in order to perform a musical work. Although currently, the instruments of an orchestra have different roles in the classical orchestra, the wind and brass instruments had clearly defined roles.