A collection of musicians is commonly referred to as a band, orchestra, or ensemble, depending on the type of music and the number of musicians involved. A band typically consists of a smaller group playing popular Music Genres, while an orchestra is a larger group that performs Classical Music. An ensemble can refer to any small group of musicians playing together, regardless of genre.
An octet.
A quartet.
A call and response is a succession of two distinct phrases usually played by musicians. Glad to help Maddy Ell
Eight musicians playing at the same time can be referred to as an "octet." This term is commonly used in music to describe a group of eight performers, especially in classical and chamber music settings. In different contexts, such as bands or ensembles, they may also simply be called a "band" or "group" of eight musicians.
Both the call and the response are given by the soloist.
Orchestra.
It was probably a collection of freelance musicians from the Musicians Union.
Orchestra is a collective noun for a group of musicians.
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A quartet
Artists.
An octet.
A quartet.
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A conductor
A backing band is a group of musicians who accompany an artist on a performance or recording - either comprising an established group, or an ad hoc collection of musicians.