orchestra

[US]/ˈɔːkɪstrə/
[UK]/ˈɔːrkɪstrə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a group of musicians who play various musical instruments together

Phrases & Collocations

symphony orchestra

chamber orchestra

string orchestra

professional orchestra

youth orchestra

philharmonic orchestra

boston symphony orchestra

Example Sentences

the esprit of an orchestra;

The orchestra did Beethoven no favours.

The orchestra struck up a waltz.

The orchestra is playing / are well.

the principal cellist in an orchestra;

a concerto for clarinet and orchestra

the orchestra tend to smooth the music's contours.

the orchestra counterpoints the vocal part.

the orchestra and chorus were numerous.

a pickup orchestra; a pickup baseball game.

The orchestra closed the concert with an encore.

The conductor signaled the orchestra to rise.

The orchestra tuned their instruments.

I was tempted to stay and hear this superb orchestra rehearse.

have a sneaking ambition to become an orchestra conductor

the orchestra were given an enthusiastic ovation from the audience.

we reseated the orchestra for each variation.

The orchestra and chorus performed an Easter oratorio.

Real-world Examples

The stick a conductor uses to conduct an orchestra.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

They watched their teachers perform at major symphony orchestras.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

There are youth orchestras all over the United States.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2023 Collection

We call that part of the theater the orchestra.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

In fact, insects could make up a complete orchestra.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

We did a concert that was a small orchestra indoors.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

Will there still be the orchestras?

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

He has always dreamed of joining an orchestra.

Source: CNN 10 Summer Special

Merely expanding the orchestra's repertoire will not be enough.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

While robert reardon says he misses performing indoors with the national symphony orchestra.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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