Meaning & use
orchestra
A large group of musicians who together perform instrumental music, often with strings and winds.
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The orchestra tuned their instruments before the conductor raised his baton.
She has played violin in the city orchestra for over ten years.
A note on using this word
In British theaters, 'the orchestra' can also mean the ground-floor seating area, distinct from the musicians themselves.
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