Chamber Orchestra

20:18 Mar 16, 2016
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English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Music / Orchestra
English term or phrase: Chamber Orchestra
My question is

Can I call a small-orchestra a 'chamber orchestra'?
Suely Massarenti
Local time: 18:35


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Tony M


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chamber orchestra
small orchestra


Explanation:
It is impossible to be certain without knowing more about the actual orchestra concerned.

Some small orchestras may have a chamber-type configuration — but that's is not necessarily the case.
Chamber orchestras in general tend to be small — or at least, smaller than a full-blown symphony orchestra; however, some of them are surprisingly large.

So it is impossible to answer the question without knowing the actual size of the 'small' orchestra, its configuration — and possibly even the type of music it generally plays.

Tony M
France
Local time: 22:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alejandra Garcia Romero: Agree. We would need to know the actual size.
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