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chamber orchestra

cham·ber or·ches·tra
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [cheym-ber awr-kuh-struh]
    • /ˈtʃeɪm bər ˈɔr kə strə/
    • /ˈtʃeɪmbə(r) ˈɔː.kɪ.strə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [cheym-ber awr-kuh-struh]
    • /ˈtʃeɪm bər ˈɔr kə strə/

Definitions of chamber orchestra words

  • countable noun chamber orchestra A chamber orchestra is a small orchestra which plays classical music. 3
  • noun chamber orchestra a small orchestra consisting of about 25 players, used for the authentic performance of baroque and early classical music as well as modern music written specifically for a small orchestra 3
  • noun chamber orchestra an orchestra much smaller than a symphony orchestra, usually playing compositions suited to it 3
  • noun chamber orchestra a small orchestra, commonly of about 25 players. 1
  • noun chamber orchestra small group of classical musicians 1
  • noun chamber orchestra An orchestra of modest size, to play chamber music, yet larger than the various chamber ensembles named after their number of instruments (from duo to nonet). 0
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Origin of chamber orchestra

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Chamber orchestra

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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chamber orchestra popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for chamber orchestra

noun chamber orchestra

  • philharmonic — fond of or devoted to music; music-loving: used especially in the name of certain musical societies that sponsor symphony orchestras (Philharmonic Societies) and hence applied to their concerts (philharmonic concerts)
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