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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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This Music May Contain Hope fuses old-school jazz with an orchestra, blues, big band and soul, reflecting what Raye told the BBC last year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As a further effort by America’s oldest orchestra to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, Lang takes his cue from Adam Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

LA Dance Project in the Armory lacked an essential live orchestra, and the loudly blasted recording wasn’t the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Conductor Robert Spano ably managed the intricate ensembles, the opera’s relentless drive, and an orchestra pit so small that some players had to perform amplified from a separate room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Mr. Popper, who had followed the penguins up the stairs, stopped when he saw that it led to the orchestra pit.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater