the orchestra

noun

US

: a group of seats in a theater that are close to the stage

Examples of the orchestra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Directing the orchestra at Abbey Road is Bird’s longtime collaborator, composer Michael Giacchino. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Still The Hairy Ape is, in one sense, a long, furious solo — a man pounding his head against a piano while accompanied by the orchestra — and Beavers ably carries its weight through to the finale. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Erik Griffin also has some good moments as the orchestra manager. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

With more than 50 in the cast, 50 in the crew and 55 in the orchestra, this is a massive production. — Courtney Cole, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026