When was the word orchestra first used?

And why do they need them? A symphony orchestra is usually made up of (give or take) around ten first violins and ten second violins, ten violas, eight cellos and six double basses.

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First violin (plural first violins) (music) The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role.

Wayang Kulit performances are always accompanied by a gamelan orchestra—a traditional Indonesian musical ensemble that includes a variety of instruments such as gongs, drums, metallaphones, xylophones, stringed instruments, and vocalists.

The principal of each section is the highest paid. The concert master is the highest, followed by the principal oboe and horn.

A modern full-scale symphony orchestra consists of approximately one hundred permanent musicians, most often distributed as follows: 16–18 1st violins, 16 2nd violins, 12 violas, 12 cellos, 8 double basses, 4 flutes (one with piccolo as a specialty), 4 oboes (one with English horn as a specialty), 4 clarinets (one with ...

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Sonata - any instrumental composition that has several movements with variation in key, mood, or tempo Symphony - a musical composition for the whole orchestra generally in four movements; also a sonata for orchestra.

These are usually purchased from publishers or distributors, or in the case of some public domain music may be downloaded and printed from the web (this is becoming slightly more common these days). If the orchestra is playing a new, unpublished work of music, typically the composer will supply the score and parts.

Concerto

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The difference between orchestra and band depend on the type of music played and the instruments used. An orchestra plays classical musical using a combination of string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and sometimes keyboard instruments.

Eleven to fourteen brass instruments will be found in the orchestra. The brass family usually sits across the back of the orchestra.

Much of the time, cellos provide part of the low-register harmony for the orchestra. Often, the cello section plays the melody for a brief period, before returning to the harmony role. There are also cello concertos, which are orchestral pieces that feature a solo cellist accompanied by an entire orchestra.