orchestral instrument

Philharmonic ensemble member

An orchestral instrument is any musical instrument regularly used in a symphony orchestra.

The term typically encompasses strings (violin, viola, cello, bass), woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon), brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba), and percussion (timpani, snare drum, cymbals).

She studied cello and other orchestral instruments at the conservatory.

Related

snare drum · snare roll · trumpet · timpani · kettle drum · clarinet · trombone · French horn · bass drum · bassoon · woodwind family · euphonium · brass section · xylophone · vibraphone · marimba · organ · harpsichord

Opposites
amplification and sound production

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Amplified stringed instrument

synthesizer · electronic instrument · electric bass · drum machine · electric keyboard

musical tradition and ensemble context

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Music tool from tradition

steel drum · banjo · harmonica · didgeridoo · bagpipes

instrumental vs. vocal music production

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Audible expression from throat

vocal cords · singing · a cappella · choir · vocalist

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G