orchestra

• Sustantivo que designa un gran grupo de músicos que tocan juntos diversos instrumentos, o la sección de asientos en la planta principal de un teatro.

A noun referring to a large group of musicians who play various instruments together, or the section of seats on the main floor of a theater.

1. Musical ensembleB1formalart

   A large group of musicians who play various instruments together, typically including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

   orquesta

   • The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony beautifully.
   • She plays the violin in the city orchestra.
   • The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.

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2. Theater seating areaB2formal

   The section of seats on the main floor of a theater, usually closest to the stage.

   Platea

   • We bought tickets in the orchestra section for the play.
   • The orchestra seats offer the best view of the stage.
   • She prefers sitting in the orchestra rather than the balcony.

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