What distinguishes chamber music from orchestral music?

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Chamber music is written for a large group of instruments, while orchestral music is written for a small group of instruments.

Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments, while orchestral music is written for a large group of instruments.

Orchestral music is usually written with three to four movements, while chamber music has only one main song or movement.

Chamber music and orchestral music are two different terms for the same type of music.

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Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments, while orchestral music is written for a large group of instruments.

Chamber music typically involves a small ensemble, often with 2 to 10 players, while orchestral music is composed for a larger ensemble, typically including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.