German word

Orchester

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔɐ̯ˈkɛstɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounorchestra

Example

Ich höre ein Orchester im Konzert.

I hear an orchestra at the concert.

Illustration for Orchester (orchestra)

More examples

Möchtest du mit mir ins Orchesterkonzert gehen?

Would you like to go to the orchestra concert with me?

Core concept

A broad musical team in which contrasting instrumental voices combine into one sound.

Common phrases

  • ins Orchesterkonzert gehen

    go to the orchestra concert

  • Karten für ein Orchesterkonzert kaufen

    buy tickets for an orchestra concert

Similar words

Kammerorchester: A smaller group of players performing in intimate rooms or on small stages.
Ensemble: A small group of musicians performing with a specific instrumental lineup.
Blasorchester: A musical group mainly using brass and woodwind instruments.
Kapelle: A small local music group commonly performing at festivals and community events.

Definition in German

Ein Orchester ist eine größere Gruppe von Musikerinnen und Musikern, die unter Leitung eines Dirigenten verschiedene Instrumentengruppen gemeinsam spielen.

Word origin

German Orchester comes through Italian orchestra from Greek orkhestra, the theater space where the chorus danced, and later named the instrumental ensemble.

Usage tips

  • Orchester is neuter, so the standard forms are das Orchester and die Orchester, with no ending change in the plural.

Other meanings

  • bandnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • orchestrierenorchestrateverb
  • Orchestrierungorchestrationnoun

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