Definitions by carpo

Elgar 

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was a composer of classical music. His most famous compositions include his Cello Concerto in E minor, and the six Pomp and Circumstance Marches (the first of which is played at most graduation ceremonies).

"They're going to play Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 at my graduation ceremony."

Elgar by carpo August 22, 2004

orchestra 

An ensemble which plays clssical music. Instruments include the strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses), the woodwinds (flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons), the brass (trumpets, trombones, tuba, french horns), the percussion (timpani, snare drum, bass drum, celesta, etc.).

Also called a 'Symphony Orchestra' or a 'Philharmonic Orchestra'.

"I play in my school's Symphony Orchestra."

orchestra by carpo August 22, 2004