philharmonic orchestra
Large classical ensemble
A philharmonic orchestra is a large ensemble of classical musicians—strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion—typically associated with a particular city: the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic.
Philharmonic means "music-loving" and distinguishes one city's orchestra from another, as with symphony orchestra.
The terms are functionally interchangeable.
- fluteTube blown sideways
- violinBowed string instrument
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
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Unaccompanied performer
chamber ensemble · string quartet · duo · trio · one-man band
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Musicians performing amplified guitar music
garage band · street musicians · jam session · DJ · country band
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