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Also known as symphonic orchestra, philharmonic orchestra, large orchestra

type of orchestra with full-scale employment of musicians

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Subclass of
orchestra
Country
Kazakhstan
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Commons category
Symphony orchestras
topic's main category
Category:Symphony orchestras
different from
concert band
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Encyclopedic overview

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

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