orchestra means 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. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.
orchestra is pronounced /ˈɔː.kɪs.tɹə/.
noun
- 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.“The orchestra plays music for the dancers to dance to in the 19th century-styled dance hall.”
- A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
- 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.