In a theatre, the orchestra pit is the space reserved for the musicians playing the music for an opera, musical, or ballet, immediately in front of or below the stage. the space below the stage in a theatre where the musicians sit
An area between the stage and audience, usually depressed, where musicians sit, so the audience can hear the music and see the performance over the heads of the musicians
A depressed area between the stage and audience seating area where musicians sit, so the audience can hear the music and see the performance over the heads of the musicians