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When writing solo passages for the bass in orchestral or chamber music, composers typically ensure the orchestration is light so it doesn't obscure the bass.

While amplification is rarely used in classical music, in some cases where a bass soloist performs a concerto with a full orchestra, subtle amplification called acoustic enhancement may be used.

The use of microphones and amplifiers in a classical setting has led to debate within the classical community, as "... purists maintain that the natural acoustic sound of voices instruments in a given hall should not be altered.