orchestra

• Grand groupe de musiciens jouant ensemble sur divers instruments, ou section des places située au rez-de-chaussée d'un théâtre.

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.

   orchestre

   • 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.

   Synonymesensemblephilharmonicsymphony

2. Theater seating areaB2formal

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

   Orchestre (salle de théâtre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesparquetparterre