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1.
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.
Source : opted (
105840
) - auto
2.
The
place
in any
public
hall
appropriated to a
band
of
instrumental
musicians.
Source : opted (
105841
) - auto
3.
Loosely
:
A
band
of
instrumental
musicians performing in a
theater
,
concert
hall
,
or other
place
of
public
amusement
.
Source : opted (
105842
) - auto
4.
Strictly
:
A
band
suitable
for the
performance
of symphonies,
overtures,
etc.
,
as
well
as for the
accompaniment
of operas,
oratorios,
cantatas,
masses,
and the
like
,
or of
vocal
and
instrumental
solos.
Source : opted (
105843
) - auto
5.
A
band
composed,
for the
largest
part
,
of players of the various
viol
instruments,
many
of
each
kind,
together
with a
proper
complement
of
wind
instruments of
wood
and brass;
-- as distinguished from a
military
or
street
band
of players on
wind
instruments,
and from an
assemblage
of
solo
players for the rendering of concerted pieces,
such
as septets,
octets,
and the
like
.
Source : opted (
105844
) - auto
6.
The instruments employed by a
full
band
,
collectively
;
as,
an
orchestra
of
forty
stringed instruments,
with
proper
complement
of
wind
instruments.
Source : opted (
105845
) - auto
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