(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.

An orchestra of modest size, to play chamber music, yet larger than the various chamber ensembles named after their number of instruments (from duo to nonet)

(music) 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.

(music) A music group consisting solely of stringed instruments.

(music) A sampled sound consisting of a number of different orchestral instruments playing a single staccato note or chord at the same time.

plural of orchestra hit

Alternative form of orchestra pit

(performing arts) A sunken area in front of a stage in which musicians, largely hidden from view, play music to accompany stage performances.

(music) An orchestra that plays popular music and show tunes as well as well-known classical works.

plural of orchestra pit