orchestra
what it is
An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string, brass, woodwind sections, and almost always a percussion section as well. It can also be applied to a big band jazz ensemble. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus.
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What is orchestra?
An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string, brass, woodwind sections, and almost always a percussion section as well. It can also be applied to a big band jazz ensemble. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus.
What are good orchestra albums to start with?
Try En El Palacio De Bellas Artes by Juan Gabriel, Navidad by Orchestra de Blonde, Paper Alibis by YonKaGor, and Avatar: The Last Airbender - Book 1: Water (Music From The Animated Series) by Jeremy Zuckerman.
Who are some women making orchestra?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/orchestra/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making orchestra, from mainstream to underground.
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