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Orchestergraben

orchestra pit

noun or-KES-ter-grah-ben Rare

Usage Note

Orchestergraben is the lowered area in front of the stage where the orchestra plays during opera, ballet, or musical theatre. The depth and design affect the balance between singers and instruments.

Examples

"Im Orchestergraben stimmten die Musiker ihre Instrumente."

Natural Translation

In the orchestra pit, the musicians were tuning their instruments.

Literal Translation

In the orchestra-pit tuned the musicians their instruments.

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