orchestra
or.ches.tra \'o.r-k*-str*, -.kes-tr*\ n [L, fr. Gk orche-stra, fr.
orcheisthai to dance; akin to Skt ]rsub-dot>gha-yati he raves 1a: the
circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium in an ancient
Greek theater 1b: a corresponding semicircular space in a Roman theater
used for seating important persons 2a: a group of instrumentalists
including esp. string players organized to perform ensemble music 2b1: the
space in front of the stage in a modern theater that is used by an
orchestra 2b2: the forward section of seats on the main floor of a theater