chamber orchestra

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noun

a small orchestra, commonly of about 25 players.

Origin of chamber orchestra

First recorded in 1925–30

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Related Words for chamber orchestra

philharmonic

British Dictionary definitions for chamber orchestra

chamber orchestra

noun

a small orchestra consisting of about 25 players, used for the authentic performance of baroque and early classical music as well as modern music written specifically for a small orchestra

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