the orchestra

noun

US
: a group of seats in a theater that are close to the stage

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One of those people said that the process has been held up by the Kennedy Center not approving the orchestra’s budget, and by ambiguity over whether the center will be closed next season. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Related Stories After the orchestra shuffled in and Styles took a seat at a piano near center stage, looking smart in a floral collared shirt and slacks, the crowd predictably went nuts. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 17 June 2026 Symphony leadership says that the Kauffman Center will remain the orchestra’s home, but the new music venue would open up a funding source that would help sustain the symphony into the future. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 The final subscription weekend concerts featured two large-scale works for the orchestra and an indispensable Los Angeles Master Chorale. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the orchestra

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