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Orchestra

/ˈɔrkəstrə/
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(noun) 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.

The orchestra makes discordant noises when tuning up.
The orchestra struck up nostalgic music.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony to a sold-out audience at the concert hall.

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