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Orchestra

The space in a theater between the stage and the audience; -- originally appropriated by the Greeks to the chorus and its evolutions, afterward by the Romans to persons of distinction, and by the moderns to a band of instrumental musicians.

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Philharmonic 76% connected

Loving harmony or music.

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Symphony 76% connected

A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.

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Seating 76% connected

of Seat

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Orchestral 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an orchestra; suitable for, or performed in or by, an orchestra.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Orchestral 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an orchestra; suitable for, or performed in or by, an orchestra.

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House 70% connected

A structure intended or used as a habitation or shelter for animals of any kind; but especially, a building or edifice for the habitation of man; a d…

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Theater 70% connected

Alt. of Theatre

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Theatre 70% connected

An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently uncovered, except the stage, but in…

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Section 70% connected

The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies.

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