orchestra

Definitions

1. A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group
2. A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
3. A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres
4. A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
5. The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers
6. The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.

Equivalents

Examples

“The orchestra plays music for the dancers to dance⟳ to in the 19th century-styled dance⟳ hall.”

“It requires quite an orchestra to get⟳ a train⟳ to start⟳; the guard blows his horn, the stationmaster rings a large bell, and the engine whistles.”

“Musicians play⟳ their instruments. I play⟳ the orchestra.”

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