orchestra section
Part of ensemble
An orchestra section is a grouping of instruments within an orchestra based on how they produce sound.
The four main sections are strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Musicians often identify by their section: She plays in the brass section.
In a concert hall, orchestra section may also refer to the main floor seating area nearest the stage.
- stringsThin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- woodwindsInstruments played by blowing
- percussionSound through impact
- violinsBowed stringed instruments
cellos · violas · double bass · pit · seating · front row · conductor · musicians · ensemble · horns · oboes · timpani · seats · rows · concert hall · principal · bows · stands
orchestra sectionsoloist
Unaccompanied performer
virtuoso · first chair · featured artist · guest artist · accompanist
orchestra sectionbalcony
Raised exterior platform
mezzanine · upper balcony · gallery · dress circle · grand tier
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