Part of it is a reference to the small groups of string instruments that were popular in the UK at the time, called "light orchestras" because they were smaller than regular orchestras.
"Electric" nods to the electric instruments also used in the band's music, like guitar and moog.
One of the band's goals at the time of its creation was to wed classical and Rock Music, and the name "Electric Light Orchestra" that has elements of both.
hello the name of an orchestra is electric light orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra ended in 2001.
The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra was created in 1973.
Confusion - Electric Light Orchestra song - was created in 1979-10.
"Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra.
hello the name of an orchestra is electric light orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra was created in 1970.
Electric Light Orchestra ended in 2001.
The Essential Electric Light Orchestra was created in 1970.
The Electric Light Orchestra - album - was created in 1970-07.
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The Very Best of the Electric Light Orchestra was created in 1973.
Showdown - Electric Light Orchestra album - was created in 1971.
Zoom - Electric Light Orchestra album - was created in 2000.
Out of the Blue - Electric Light Orchestra album - was created in 1977-10.
Showdown - Electric Light Orchestra song - was created in 1973-10.
Eldorado - Electric Light Orchestra album - was created in 1974-09.