or·ches·tra
 orchestra
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition: |
a group of musicians who play different kinds of instruments and perform together.
The orchestra gave a concert at the theater.- similar words:
- band
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| derivations: |
orchestral (adj.), orchestrally (adv.) |
Orchestra is an ancient Greek word for the area in a theater where the dancers performed.