Strings: because the sound is produced from vibrating strings.
Woodwinds: because most of them are made of wood, and air is blown through them
Brass: because all the instruments are made of brass
Percussion: instruments where the sound is produced by a physical strike
Because they are a united group, a team of instruments, a family!
It's true, but it doesn't go far enough. The families of the orchestra do not just help define the structure, they create it.
The place where an orchestra plays - is called the orchestra pit
Band or Wind Ensemble
Woodwind, string, brass, percussionWoodwind,string,brass,percussion
then its called an orchestra
It's true, but it doesn't go far enough. The families of the orchestra do not just help define the structure, they create it.
The place where an orchestra plays - is called the orchestra pit
String , woodwinds, brass and percussion :)
Band or Wind Ensemble
The name of the orchestra in Louisiana is the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The home of the Philharmonic Orchestra in Louisiana is New Orleans.
Woodwind, string, brass, percussionWoodwind,string,brass,percussion
then its called an orchestra
Another term is "chamber" orchestra.
The different sections of the orchestra break down into four basic families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is the premiere professional orchestra in the city of Rochester, NY. They play Masterworks and Pops concerts as well as many concerts for families and school children. Eastman has a number of ensembles but not one entitled "Eastman Rochester Pops Orchestra."
The stick a conductor uses to lead an orchestra is called a baton.