Orchestra

Definition of orchestra:

part of speech: noun

In a modern theater, etc., the place occupied by the instrumental musicians; the body of musicians; the collection of instruments on which they play; the forward part or all of the main floor of a theater.

part of speech: noun

Part of a theatre appropriated to the musicians; the musicians.

part of speech: adjective

Orchestral.

part of speech: noun

In the Greek theatre, the place where the chorus danced: the part of a theatre for the musicians: the performers in an orchestra.

Usage examples for orchestra:

• He has a seat in the orchestra at the opera, not for the ballet, but for the music only; he never goes on the stage- neither do I, for that matter. "Parisian Points of View", Ludovic Halévy Commentator: Brander Matthews.

• The different parts of the orchestra fell over one another, and the whole was uncertain and lacking in balance. "Musicians of To-Day", Romain Rolland Commentator: Claude Landi.

• Could you at your convenience furnish me with additional particulars re the proposed affair- number of guests, character of refreshments, size of orchestra etc.? "Perfect Behavior A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in all Social Crises", Donald Ogden Stewart.