orchestre Definition
a group of musicians who play classical music together, led by a conductor.
Using orchestre: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "orchestre" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The orchestra played Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Example
She has been playing in the orchestra for ten years.
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The conductor led the orchestra with precision and passion.
orchestre Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for orchestre
Phrases with orchestre
Example
The chamber orchestra performed a beautiful rendition of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23.
an orchestra consisting solely of string instruments, such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses
Example
The string orchestra played a hauntingly beautiful piece by Bach.
an orchestra that includes all the standard instruments, such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
Example
The full orchestra performed Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with cannons and bells.
Origins of orchestre
from French 'orchestre', from Latin 'orchestra', from Ancient Greek 'ὀρχήστρα' (orkhḗstra), meaning 'a dancing place' or 'the space in front of the stage'
Summary: orchestre in Brief
'Orchestre' [awr-ke-struh] refers to a group of musicians who play classical music together, led by a conductor. It can be a full orchestra with all standard instruments, a chamber orchestra with fewer than fifty musicians, or a string orchestra with only string instruments. Examples include 'The orchestra played Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.' and 'The conductor led the orchestra with precision and passion.'
