the orchestra

noun

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

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Both Yoyo and Jun applied unsuccessfully for the orchestra program in 2024, which heightened their enthusiasm about being accepted into the highly competitive program this year. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025 The series ends with Ben Folds appearing with the orchestra on July 25. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 Nelson reported that some of the board members are musicians from the orchestra. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025 The event, a Bay Area tradition, features the orchestra, composer and ukulele virtuoso Taimane, and a big fireworks finale. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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“The orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20orchestra. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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