chamber orchestra

noun

Meaning

An orchestra of modest size, to play chamber music, yet larger than the various chamber ensembles named after their number of instruments (from duo to nonet)

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Related words

chamber ensemble(English)orchestrina(English)section(English)string ensemble(English)symphony(English)quartet(English)concerto(English)string quartet(English)

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