das Orchester
Translation
orchestra
Examples
Das Orchester spielt klassische Musik.
The orchestra plays classical music.
Er spielt Geige in einem Orchester.
He plays the violin in an orchestra.
Grammar Patterns
to play in an orchestra im Orchester spielen She has been playing in the orchestra for ten years.
to conduct an orchestra ein Orchester leiten Who is conducting the orchestra today?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kapelle (band), Ensemble, Philharmoniker (philharmonic orchestra)
Etymology
From Greek 'orkhēstra', the space in front of the stage in ancient Greek theatre.
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'orchestra'. Just remember the German spelling 'Orchester' and the article 'das'.