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Orchestra

2 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means a large group of instrumentalists performing together
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Stage 1 of 2
orkhestra
Greek · ancient
"the dancing space in a theater"
the space in front of a stage where the chorus danced and performed
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Stage 2 of 2
orchestra
English · 1600s
"a large group of instrumental musicians"
settled as the word for a group of musicians, and later their playing space
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