orchestra

Meanings

• noun

  A large group of musicians playing musical instruments together.

  - "The orchestra performed Beethoven's Symphony No. 5."
  - "The orchestra pit is where the orchestra sits during a theatrical performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔːkəstɹə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of orchestra that leads to same result
orchestra , orchestras , chamber orchestra , chamber orchestras , symphony orchestra , symphony orchestras , the orchestra

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'orkestris', meaning 'to accompany a dance' or 'dancing party'

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Trivia

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1. The first orchestras consisted mainly of stringed instruments, with wind and percussion instruments added later.

2. The term 'conductor' comes from the Latin word 'condurre', meaning 'to guide or lead'.

3. The largest orchestra in the world is the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, with over 100 musicians.

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Related Concepts

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1. symphony orchestra: A type of orchestra that performs symphonic music

2. concert orchestra: A type of orchestra that performs concertos and other solo instrumental works

3. chamber orchestra: A smaller orchestra that performs chamber music

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Culture

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The orchestra is a central element of classical music and is the largest ensemble in Western music. It originated in Italy in the late 16th century and quickly spread throughout Europe. Orchestras are known for their ability to produce rich and complex sounds, making them a popular choice for performing symphonic music and operas.

How to Memorize "orchestra"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of musicians playing their instruments in a concert hall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orchestra' with 'music' and 'symphony'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oranges Are Really Cheerful Apples' to remember the word 'orchestra': O-rchestra A-ccompanies R-hythm C-hief A-rrange M-usicians P-lay I-nstruments C-reating A-symphony

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