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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

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