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ORCHESTRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Music
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- orchestra
1, record 1, English, orchestra
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of instrumentalists performing concert music, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections. 1, record 1, English, - orchestra
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Musique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orchestre
1, record 1, French, orchestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- instrument outfit 1, record 2, English, instrument%20outfit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rhythm band 1, record 2, English, rhythm%20band
- orchestra 1, record 2, English, orchestra
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bâtons rythmiques
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2tons%20rythmiques
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- orchestre 1, record 2, French, orchestre
masculine noun
- instruments 1, record 2, French, instruments
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ex. : tambour, cymbale, castagnettes, etc. 1, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2tons%20rythmiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- orchestra 1, record 3, English, orchestra
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Refers to the entire lower floor of the auditorium. 1, record 3, English, - orchestra
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orchestre
1, record 3, French, orchestre
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les salles les plus anciennes [...] comprennent un orchestre, parfois prolongé en arrière sous le premier balcon par un parterre. 1, record 3, French, - orchestre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the reserved seats between the stage and the pit. 1, record 4, English, - stall
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- orchestre
1, record 4, French, orchestre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la salle [...] qui s'étend entre la fosse d'orchestre et le parterre. 1, record 4, French, - orchestre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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