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., …

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orchestra, instrumental ensemble of varying size and composition.

An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble that brings together musicians from four main families of instruments: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Each family contributes its unique tone and …

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In this section the author discusses various kinds of orchestras placing emphasis on their organization’s concept, function and significance in orchestral culture.

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