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  1. Orchestra - Wikipedia

    Orchestras play a wide range of repertoire, including symphonies, opera and ballet overtures, concertos for solo instruments, and pit ensembles for operas, ballets, and some types of musical theatre (e.g., …

  2. Home - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

    As Northern Michigan’s champions of classical chamber music, it is our mission to entertain, to inspire and to educate. As seasoned musicians, it is our responsibility to give great effort, from rehearsal to …

  3. What are all the instruments in an orchestra? - Classic FM

    Sep 3, 2025 · The orchestra consists of four main families of instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. There are plenty of optional extras, but you’ll find these four families in almost all …

  4. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

    The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional, major symphony orchestra based in Buffalo, NY. Find upcoming concerts, tickets, and more at bpo.org.

  5. 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 games.

  6. 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 the demands of …

  7. 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 from the bowed …

  8. 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.

  9. Best Orchestras In The World: Greatest Top 10 - uDiscoverMusic

    Mar 28, 2025 · Listen to 100 legendary tracks by the the LA Phil on Apple Music and Spotify and scroll down to explore our selection of the best orchestras in the world. The prestigious Vienna …

  10. What is the difference between a symphony and an orchestra

    Sep 2, 2022 · What is an orchestra? An orchestra is a large musical ensemble typically containing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.