orchestra
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Between speeches on Ukrainian drones and Europe’s newfound resolve to defend itself, we visited the Odesa opera house to hear the city’s orchestra and see a ballet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"GK Venkatesh was my teacher, guru and encouraged me to write orchestra scores," Ilaiyaraaja recalled in an interview later.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Before becoming a composer, Rahman spent several years as a keyboard player in Ilaiyaraaja's orchestra.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The opera begins with three ceremonial chords in the orchestra that signal a brief, sober introduction quickly undercut by an exhilarating fast-forwarding overture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Lupita squatted in the bushes until she heard the orchestra start up again.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
Vocabulary lists containing orchestra
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Theater - Introductory
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