symphony orchestras
Large classical groups
Symphony orchestras are large ensembles of musicians who perform orchestral music, typically featuring four sections: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
They are the standard performing body for symphonies, concertos, and other classical repertoire, usually comprising 70 to 100 players under the direction of a conductor.
Major cities often support professional symphony orchestras as cultural institutions.
The symphony orchestra performed Beethoven's Ninth to a sold-out crowd.
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