Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A large group of musicians playing a variety of instruments together to perform a piece of music.
Orchestra
/ˈɔːkəstrə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
An orchestra was playing in the music room.
An' the niftiest little orchestra."
He heard the stupendous applause, the orchestra playing the curtain-call music.
Etymology:
Derived from the Greek word orchestra, referring to the circular space in front of an ancient Greek theater stage where actors and chorus performed. Entered English via Latin in the Middle Ages.
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