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orchestra

/ˈɔː.kɪs.tɹə/noun · B1
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orchestra

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

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The orchestra plays music for the dancers to dance to in the 19th century-styled dance hall.
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