Orchestra
(noun)
- A large ensemble of musicians playing mainly classical music, typically with instruments including strings, brass, and percussion.
- The area in a concert hall reserved for the performers in an orchestra.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from french orchestre, or via latin from greek orkhestra, denoting a place for dancing, later a band of dancers.
Examples:
- The symphony orchestra played a beautiful concert last night.
- The new conductor has revitalized the sound of the orchestra.
- The orchestra has added several new members to the ensemble.
- The audience was mesmerized by the beautiful music from the orchestra.
- The concert hall has a large orchestra pit for the musicians.