die Hofkapelle
Translation
court chapel, court orchestra
Examples
Die königliche Familie betete in der Hofkapelle.
The royal family prayed in the court chapel.
Die Hofkapelle spielte Musik von Mozart.
The court orchestra played music by Mozart.
Grammar Patterns
to pray in the court chapel Die königliche Familie betete in der Hofkapelle.
the court orchestra plays Die Hofkapelle spielte Musik von Mozart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schlosskapelle (palace chapel), Hoforchester (court orchestra)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hof' (court) and 'Kapelle' (chapel or orchestra/band).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Kapelle' can mean both a chapel and a band. So it's either the court's chapel or the court's band.