orchestra
US /ˈɔːr.kə.strə/
UK /ˈɔːr.kə.strə/
1.
orquestra
a group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections and playing classical music.
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The orchestra performed a beautiful symphony.
A orquestra executou uma bela sinfonia.
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She plays the violin in the school orchestra.
Ela toca violino na orquestra da escola.
2.
fosso da orquestra, plateia
the part of a theater where the orchestra plays, typically in front of the stage and lower than the audience
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The conductor stood in the orchestra pit.
O maestro estava no fosso da orquestra.
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We had seats in the front row of the orchestra.
Tínhamos assentos na primeira fila da orquestra.