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- [awr-kuh-struh]
- /ˈɔr kə strə/
- /ˈɔː.kɪ.strə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-kuh-struh]
- /ˈɔr kə strə/
Definitions of orchestra word
- noun orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments, including especially stringed instruments of the viol class, clarinets and flutes, cornets and trombones, drums, and cymbals, for playing music, as symphonies, operas, popular music, or other compositions. 1
- noun orchestra the space reserved for the musicians, usually the front part of the main floor (orchestra pit) the entire main-floor space for spectators. the parquet. 1
- noun orchestra (in the ancient Greek theater) the circular space in front of the stage, allotted to the chorus. 1
- noun orchestra (in the Roman theater) a similar space reserved for persons of distinction. 1
- noun orchestra A group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections and playing classical music. 1
- noun orchestra classical music group 1
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Origin of orchestra
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin orchēstra < Greek orchḗstra the space on which the chorus danced, derivative of orcheîsthai to dance
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Parts of speech for Orchestra
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orchestra popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
orchestra usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for orchestra
noun orchestra
- symphony — Music. an elaborate instrumental composition in three or more movements, similar in form to a sonata but written for an orchestra and usually of far grander proportions and more varied elements. an instrumental passage occurring in a vocal composition, or between vocal movements in a composition. an instrumental piece, often in several movements, forming the overture to an opera or the like.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
- ensemble — A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- sinfonietta — a short symphony.
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