About 7,780,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. 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.

  2. Orchestra - Wikipedia

    Bucharest Symphony Orchestra National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia An orchestra (/ ˈɔːrkɪstrə / ⓘ; OR-ki-strə) [1] is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. The best orchestras in the world | Classical Music

    Mar 24, 2025 · Compiling a list of the world’s best orchestras is no simple task. With countless modern ensembles and period bands making their mark across the globe, the orchestral …

  7. What Is Orchestras? History, Structure, Types & More

    What is an Orchestra? An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble that brings together musicians from four main families of instruments: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. …

  8. Orchestra - New World Encyclopedia

    An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, consisting of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion sections. The term orchestra derives from the Greek name for the semicircular area in front of …

  9. ORCHESTRA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    ORCHESTRA definition: a group of performers on various musical instruments, including especially stringed instruments of the viol class, clarinets and flutes, cornets and trombones, …

  10. A Guide to the Orchestra | City Lit

    May 13, 2025 · The standard symphony orchestra, since the early 20th century, has around 80 players, comprising 50–60 strings, at least four of each kind of woodwind, three of each brass …