English–Japanese

“orchestra” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōkesutora

Example

彼女はオーケストラの指揮者です。kano jo wa ō ke su to ra no shi ki sha de su

She is the conductor of the orchestra.

Illustration for オーケストラ (orchestra)

How to say “orchestra” in Japanese

“Orchestra” in Japanese is オーケストラ (ōkesutora).

Refers to a coordinated ensemble in which many instrumental parts combine to create a single musical performance.

Full entry for オーケストラ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with オーケストラ

休日にはオーケストラの演奏を聴きに行きます。kyū jitsu ni wa ō ke su to ra no en sō o ki ki ni i ki ma su

I go to hear an orchestra perform on my days off.

Tips for using オーケストラ

  • The phrase orchestra pit refers to the lowered space for musicians beneath or beside a stage, not to the orchestra as a performing ensemble.

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