What is an orchestra?
Q: What is an orchestra?
A: An orchestra is a group of musicians playing instruments together to make music.
Q: How many players are in a symphony orchestra?
A: A symphony orchestra typically has about 100 players.
Q: How many players are in a chamber orchestra?
A: A chamber orchestra usually has 30 or 40 players.
Q: Does the number of players vary depending on the type of music they are playing and the size of the venue?
A: Yes, the number of players can vary depending on what music they are playing and the size of the place where they are performing.
Q: Where did the word "orchestra" come from originally?
A: The word "orchestra" originally referred to the semi-circular space in front of a stage in a Greek theatre which was where singers and instruments used to play.
Q: When did it start referring to musicians themselves?
A: Gradually over time, the word came to mean the musicians themselves.
