An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families. There are typically four main sections of instruments:
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The typical symphony orchestra consists of four groups of related musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Other instruments such as the See more

There are also a variety of amateur orchestras:
School orchestras These orchestras consist of students from elementary or secondary school. They may be students from a music class or program or they may be drawn from the … See more

Baroque and classical eras
In the Baroque era, the size and composition of an orchestra was not standardised. There … See more

Among the instrument groups and within each group of instruments, there is a generally accepted hierarchy. Every instrumental group … See more

Orchestras play a wide range of repertoire ranging from 17th-century dance suites, 18th century divertimentos to 20th-century film scores and 21st-century symphonies. Orchestras have … See more

Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestral or choral concert. The primary duties of the conductor are to set … See more