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orchestra

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔːrkəstrə/ · UK /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra means: A large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually led by a conductor.

noun

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A large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually led by a conductor.

  • The orchestra began to play.
  • She plays the violin in an orchestra.
  • Two orchestras performed at the festival.

Similar words: symphony orchestra

Common phrases: symphony orchestra, play in an orchestra, orchestra conductor

Questions about orchestra

What does orchestra mean?

A large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually led by a conductor.

What is orchestra in other languages?

Türkçe: orkestra · Español: orquesta · Français: orchestre · Deutsch: Orchester · Italiano: orchestra · 日本語: オーケストラ

How do you pronounce orchestra?

In American English /ˈɔːrkəstrə/; in British English /ˈɔːkɪstrə/.

How do you use orchestra in a sentence?

The orchestra began to play. She plays the violin in an orchestra.

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