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ORK-istr-uh/ˈɔːkɪstrə/

An orchestra is a large group of classical musicians: a school orchestra, the city orchestra, play in an orchestra. Band is often smaller or pop/jazz. Choir is singers. Opera may use an orchestra in the pit. Do not write orchestra when you mean organiser, or extra.

Meaning

A large group of people who play classical music together.

Examples

• “The school orchestra practised in the hall.”
• “The orchestra tuned up before the concert.”
• “She plays the violin in the college orchestra.”

Good to know

a school / city orchestra. Smaller cousin: band. Singers: choir. Mix-up: organiser.

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