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  1. Orchestra - Wikipedia

    Bucharest Symphony Orchestra National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia An orchestra (/ ˈɔːrkɪstrə / ⓘ; OR-ki-strə) [1] is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which …

  2. What Is an Orchestra? Instruments, Types, History and More

    Apr 2, 2024 · An orchestra is a group of instrumentalists who play together to create a coherent piece of music, mostly Classical music. These instruments are typically a diverse assortment …

  3. Guide to the Orchestra - Kennedy Center

    An orchestra has a traditional sound involving the brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. One hears orchestral music in concert halls and also in film scores, pop music, and even video …

  4. Orchestra | Classical, Symphonic & Chamber | Britannica

    Dec 23, 2025 · The orchestra is the ensemble that performs symphonies and other orchestral works. It has evolved over time, with changes in instrumentation and size, to accommodate …

  5. What Is Orchestras? History, Structure, Types & More

    What is an Orchestra? An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble that brings together musicians from four main families of instruments: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. …

  6. ORCHESTRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ORCHESTRA definition: 1. a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together and are led by a…. Learn more.

  7. Orchestras - #1FORT PERFORMING ARTS

    Fort Atkinson High School Orchestra. The Fort Atkinson High School Performing Arts are a proud co-curricular and extra-curricular extension of the: 925 LEXINGTON BLVD. Fort Atkinson …

  8. Orchestra - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    An orchestra is a group of musicians playing instruments together. They make music. A large orchestra is sometimes called a " symphony orchestra" and a small orchestra is called a …

  9. A Guide to the Orchestra | City Lit

    May 13, 2025 · The standard symphony orchestra, since the early 20th century, has around 80 players, comprising 50–60 strings, at least four of each kind of woodwind, three of each brass …

  10. ORCHESTRA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    When English borrowed the word, it indicated the space occupied by a group of musicians, usually right in front of the stage. It also was used to refer to the group of musicians itself. …