German word

Philharmonie

Pronunciation

IPA/fɪlhaʁmoˈniː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconcert hall

Example

Das Konzert findet in der Philharmonie statt.

The concert is taking place at the concert hall.

Illustration for Philharmonie (concert hall)

More examples

Wir haben Karten für die Philharmonie gekauft.

We bought tickets for the concert hall.

Core concept

A specially designed hall in which an orchestra's blended sound can carry clearly to every seat.

Common phrases

  • in der Philharmonie

    in the concert hall

  • Karten für die Philharmonie kaufen

    buy tickets for the concert hall

Similar words

Konzertsaal: An indoor space built for staging concerts.
Konzerthaus: A cultural venue dedicated to regular concert performances.
Konzerthalle: A spacious indoor venue for large-scale concerts.
Opernhaus: A theater whose primary purpose is presenting opera.

Definition in German

Philharmonie bezeichnet einen speziell für Orchester konzipierten Konzertsaal mit guter Akustik für symphonische Aufführungen.

Word origin

The word ultimately combines Greek elements for loving and harmony and entered German as a term for a music society or its concert venue.

Usage tips

  • In the example, in der Philharmonie uses the dative because stattfinden in a venue takes the location meaning of in.

Opposites

  • Freilichtbühneopen-air theaternoun

Related words

  • Philharmonikerphilharmonic orchestra membernoun
  • Philharmoniegebäudeconcert hall buildingnoun

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