symphony orchestra
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type of orchestra with full-scale employment of musicians
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia An orchestra (/ˈɔːrkɪstrə/ ; OR-ki-strə) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music or jazz, which combines instruments from different families. There are typically four main sections of instruments:
The string section, including the violin, viola, cello, and double bass