noun

orchestra

orchestra

The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.

The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.

She plays the violin in the school orchestra.

She plays the violin in the school orchestra.

((noun)) a large group of musicians who play different instruments together. The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.

Synonyms: symphony, band, ensemble

From Greek 'orkhēstra', the space in a theatre where the chorus would dance, from 'orkheisthai' meaning 'to dance'.

Picture a large group of musicians on a stage, all playing different instruments together.

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