subdict-logo

orchestra

Definition

  • noun: a group of musicians who play usually classical music together and who are led by a conductor
  • noun: the circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium in an ancient Greek theater
  • synonyms: band

Examples

  • Our seats were in 'the orchestra' (section). [=('Brit') 'the stalls']

  • She's a member of the Chicago 'Symphony Orchestra'.

  • He plays violin in the school 'orchestra'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And Jim, teacher of the year And Andy, with your drumming. It's going ok, Andy? Yeah I mean it's going really, really well. Actually I'm part of Shaffer's top Jazz orchestra Which means I'm.. it's the best in the country. And.. I'm a core member, so I just started playing competitions No. (..)
    2014 Whiplash