or·ches·tra 
/ˈoɚkəstrə/ noun
plural or·ches·tras /ˈoɚkəstrə/ noun 1 [count] : a group of musicians who play usually classical music together and who are led by a conductor
▪ He plays violin in the school orchestra. — compare band; see also chamber orchestra, symphony orchestra 2 the orchestra US : a group of seats in a theater that are close to the stage
▪ Our seats were in the orchestra (section). [=(Brit) the stalls]
▪ He plays violin in the school orchestra. — compare band; see also chamber orchestra, symphony orchestra
▪ Our seats were in the orchestra (section). [=(Brit) the stalls]
— or·ches·tral /oɚˈkɛstrəl/ adjective
▪ orchestral players/music
/oɚˈkɛstrəl/ adjective ▪ orchestral players/music
