transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯr-kəs-trə, -ˌkes- ]
noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek orchēstra, from orcheisthai to dance; perhaps akin to Sanskrit ṛghāyati he trembles, he rages
Date: 1606
1.
a. : the circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium in an ancient Greek theater
b. : a corresponding semicircular space in a Roman theater used for seating important persons
2.
a. : the space in front of the stage in a modern theater that is used by an orchestra
b. : the forward section of seats on the main floor of a theater
c. : the main floor of a theater
3. : a group of musicians including especially string players organized to perform ensemble music — compare band