Definitions by carpo

sonata 

A form of classical music in four movements for one or two instruments. The movements are different yet related.

"Have you heard Bach's Violin Sonatas"?

sonata 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