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Definitions of orchestra

noun
an organization of musicians who perform together

synonyms: band, complesso, gruppo musicale

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sezione
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class

duo
two performers or singers who perform together

terzetto, trio
three performers or singers who perform together

quartetto
four performers or singers who perform together

quintetto
five performers or singers who perform together

sestetto
six performers or singers who perform together

cantoria, coro
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

fanfara
a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments

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organizzazione
a group of people who work together
noun
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

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band, complesso, gruppo musicale
an organization of musicians who perform together
noun
lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers

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