Generally a composition, or a number of other titles such as a Symphony.
Generally a "work" or "piece". The word "song" is never used to describe an orchestral work performed by an orchestra. "Song" is something the Beatles sing.
a above the middle C
I believe there is no word for it, they just tune up. Usually the first chair first violinist, the concert master, will come onto the stage after the orchestra is already seated and the concert master will play an A usually and then the orchestra will tune.
It's to make sure everyone's notes are in tune with everyone else.
The order usually depends on the orchestra. Usually, when there are only strings, the low strings would tune first, and then the upper strings. When there is a full orchestra, it's usually woodwinds and brass, then low strings, then upper strings. Some orchestras have the lower strings tune first, then the upper strings, then the woodwinds and brass. Some orchestras only tune there A's first, then they tune the other strings. The reason why is because it is easier to tune when there are not as many people tuning at the same time.
Could be a symphony, sonata, or most any other imaginable title. Not really called a tune or song, but rather a Composition.
Generally a "work" or "piece". The word "song" is never used to describe an orchestral work performed by an orchestra. "Song" is something the Beatles sing.
The Doctor Who theme tune is played by an orchestra. It was originally composed by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire in 1963.The current version of the theme tune (2009) is composed by Murray Gold.
David Bowie composed the tune called 1984. This song is on Turner's album called Private Dancer.
The Coast music was specially composed by Alan Parker and is performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra,it is not commercially available at present.
Match of the Day's theme tune, called Match of the Day, was specially composed for the show by Barry Stoller.
Aaron Copland composed music for the orchestra.
Alan Hawkshaw. It's called "Chicken Man"
a above the middle C
The Simpsons theme tune is a really good orchestra piece.
Middle 'C'
I believe there is no word for it, they just tune up. Usually the first chair first violinist, the concert master, will come onto the stage after the orchestra is already seated and the concert master will play an A usually and then the orchestra will tune.