Orchestra | Definition

Orchestra

An Orchestra is a large ensemble of players of musical instruments. In General an orchestra will include the following sections: Strings, Wind, Brass; and Percussion. A symphony orchestra is capable of playing symphonies; a chamber orchestra is smaller in size.

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