orchestra
Example Sentences
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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
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
Disney was supposed to have a pit for the orchestra, allowing for staging opera and dance.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Although there has been controversy over possibly cutting back on YOLA, the orchestra says it remains vital.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
A tinny orchestra striking up a tune so familiar it was practically a cliché.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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