Cryptic crossword clue
  Orchestra to transgress, less authentic for an audience? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SINFONIA

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The straight part
We know that "Orchestra" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case orchestra = sinfonia.
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What does SINFONIA mean?

SINFONIA noun
  1. A symphony.
  2. A piece or music serving as an overture, interlude or ritornello.
  3. A small symphony orchestra.

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