German Conversation · Level 141
30 words
German word
Philharmoniker
Pronunciation
IPA/fɪlhaʁˈmoːnɪkɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounthe Philharmonic
Example
Am Abend hören wir die Philharmoniker im Konzert.
This evening, we are listening to the Philharmonic at the concert.
More examples
Die Philharmoniker proben für die Premiere.
The Philharmonic is rehearsing for the premiere.
Core concept
A concert orchestra stands together as one named musical body, with the musicians representing it.
Common phrases
Auftritt der Philharmoniker
performance by the Philharmonic
Mitglied der Philharmoniker
member of the Philharmonic
Similar words
Orchester: A group of instrumentalists who perform together as an orchestra.
Sinfonieorchester: A large orchestra for symphonies and other large-scale works.
Kammerorchester: A small orchestra with few players for chamber-style music.
Ensemble: A small or medium-sized group of musicians performing together.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für ein philharmonisches Orchester oder dessen Mitglieder; oft als Eigenname eines Ensembles verwendet.
Word origin
The German noun derives from Philharmonie with the suffix -iker, while Philharmonie traces through French philharmonie to Greek phil- 'loving' and harmonia 'harmony'.
Usage tips
- In ensemble names such as Berliner Philharmoniker, Philharmoniker is normally plural, so German uses plural agreement: Die Berliner Philharmoniker spielen heute.
Other meanings
- philharmonic orchestra membernoun
Opposites
- Amateurorchesteramateur orchestranoun
Related words
- Philharmoniephilharmonic hallnoun
- philharmonischphilharmonicadjective
- Philharmonikerinfemale member of the Philharmonicnoun