orchestra
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In an interview with an Argentine daily, Venezi, 36, insinuated that jobs in the opera orchestra were "practically passed down from father to son", angering musicians.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
While general managers have the right to choose musical directors independently, in practice they typically consult the orchestra to ensure that the musicians can work effectively with the director.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
He ran afoul of some in the orchestra and of its imperious head, Ernest Fleischmann.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
That may explain why this creature of the theater who was so graceful leading an orchestra and so enjoyed talking to the audience turned stiff and awkward when bowing to acknowledged applause.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
“This hallway is mainly 8th grade, but it also has the music rooms. We have band, orchestra, and chorus. Would you like to see the music rooms?” the secretary asks, sounding bored.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
Vocabulary lists containing orchestra
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Theater - Introductory
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