orchestra
Translation
orchestra
Examples
The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.
The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.
She plays the violin in the school orchestra.
She plays the violin in the school orchestra.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a large group of musicians who play different instruments together. The orchestra played a beautiful symphony.
Similar Words
Synonyms: symphony, band, ensemble
Etymology
From Greek 'orkhēstra', the space in a theatre where the chorus would dance, from 'orkheisthai' meaning 'to dance'.
Memory Tips
Picture a large group of musicians on a stage, all playing different instruments together.