orchestra-pit
Below-stage instrumental area
The orchestra pit is the sunken area between the stage and the audience in a theater, where musicians sit during operas, musicals, and ballets.
The pit keeps the orchestra out of sight lines while positioning them close enough to accompany performers.
The conductor emerged from the orchestra pit to take a bow.
One who directs musicians
- concertmasterPrincipal first violinist
- stringsThin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- woodwindsInstruments played by blowing
percussion · harpist · timpani · cellist · violinist · oboist · flutist · clarinetist
Sung theatrical production
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- operettaComic musical theater piece
production · performance · accompaniment · underscore · show · staging · intermission · matinee
Descended beneath water level
- front-of-houseCustomer-visible operations area
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- footlightsLamps at stage edge
- trap-doorHinged floor opening
parterre · proscenium · forestage · barrier · railing · retractable · depth · excavation
Uncomfortably lacking space
- crowdedFilled beyond comfort
- darkAbsence of light
- sightlinesUnobstructed viewing paths
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
headset · quick-change · communication · earpiece · ventilation
conductor
One who directs musicians
- concertmasterPrincipal first violinist
- stringsThin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
woodwinds · percussion · harpist · timpani · cellist · violinist · oboist · flutist · clarinetist · bassoonist
musical
Sung theatrical production
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
operetta · production · performance · accompaniment · underscore · show · staging · intermission · matinee · repertory
sunken
Descended beneath water level
- front-of-houseCustomer-visible operations area
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- footlightsLamps at stage edge
trap-door · parterre · proscenium · forestage · barrier · railing · retractable · depth · excavation
cramped
Uncomfortably lacking space
- crowdedFilled beyond comfort
- darkAbsence of light
- sightlinesUnobstructed viewing paths
monitor · headset · quick-change · communication · earpiece · ventilation
orchestra-pitbalcony
Raised exterior platform
upper balcony · gallery · the gods · dress circle · mezzanine
orchestra-pitcenter stage
Position of maximum attention
royal box · box seats · grand tier · proscenium · main stage
orchestra-pitauditorium
Room for spectators
house · stalls · parterre · seating area · seating
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