orchestra-pit

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Definitions of orchestra-pit word

noun orchestra-pit a group of performers on various musical instruments, including especially stringed instruments of the viol class, clarinets and flutes, cornets and trombones, drums, and cymbals, for playing music, as symphonies, operas, popular music, or other compositions. 1
noun orchestra-pit the space reserved for the musicians, usually the front part of the main floor (orchestra pit) the entire main-floor space for spectators. the parquet. 1
noun orchestra-pit (in the ancient Greek theater) the circular space in front of the stage, allotted to the chorus. 1
noun orchestra-pit (in the Roman theater) a similar space reserved for persons of distinction. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin orchēstra < Greek orchḗstra the space on which the chorus danced, derivative of orcheîsthai to dance

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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