A symphony orchestra is composed of the four family instruments: string, woodwing, brass and percussions.*
Her creators are Gossec (in Paris) in 1753, Johann Stamitz (in Mannheim) in 1755, then Joseph Haydn (at the Esterhazys) in 1759.
Synonym of symphony orchestra": orchestre philharmonique
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*string, woodwind, brass and percussions : cordes, vents, cuivres et percussions
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