A1 noun Neutre

orchestra

/ˈɔːrkɪstrə/

An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play many different instruments together. It usually includes string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and is led by a conductor.

Exemples

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1

I saw a beautiful orchestra playing in the park yesterday.

I saw a beautiful orchestra playing in the park yesterday.

2

The National Orchestra will perform at the grand hall tomorrow evening.

The National Orchestra will perform at the grand hall tomorrow evening.

3

Do you want to go see the school orchestra with me?

Do you want to go see the school orchestra with me?

Famille de mots

Nom
orchestra
Verb
orchestrate
Adverbe
orchestrally
Adjectif
orchestral
Apparenté
orchestration
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ORCH' in Orchestra as 'ORCHestrated'—everyone playing together in an organized way.

Quiz rapide

The ______ began to play the music when the conductor raised his baton.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : orchestra

Exemples

1

I saw a beautiful orchestra playing in the park yesterday.

everyday

I saw a beautiful orchestra playing in the park yesterday.

2

The National Orchestra will perform at the grand hall tomorrow evening.

formal

The National Orchestra will perform at the grand hall tomorrow evening.

3

Do you want to go see the school orchestra with me?

informal

Do you want to go see the school orchestra with me?

4

Research shows that playing in an orchestra improves social skills in children.

academic

Research shows that playing in an orchestra improves social skills in children.

5

Our corporation is proud to sponsor the city's symphony orchestra.

business

Our corporation is proud to sponsor the city's symphony orchestra.

Famille de mots

Nom
orchestra
Verb
orchestrate
Adverbe
orchestrally
Adjectif
orchestral
Apparenté
orchestration

Collocations courantes

symphony orchestra symphony orchestra
play in an orchestra play in an orchestra
conduct an orchestra conduct an orchestra
chamber orchestra chamber orchestra
orchestra pit orchestra pit

Phrases Courantes

the whole orchestra

the whole orchestra

orchestra seats

orchestra seats

youth orchestra

youth orchestra

Souvent confondu avec

orchestra vs band

An orchestra usually plays classical music with violins; a band usually plays rock, jazz, or pop with guitars or drums.

orchestra vs choir

An orchestra consists of people playing instruments, while a choir consists of people singing.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'orchestra' can describe the group of musicians or the seating area closest to the stage in a theater.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget the article; say 'I play in an orchestra' rather than 'I play in orchestra.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ORCH' in Orchestra as 'ORCHestrated'—everyone playing together in an organized way.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Ancient Greek 'orkhestra,' which was the circular space where the chorus danced in a theater.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: orchestras takes 'the' or 'an'
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Contexte culturel

Orchestras are central to Western classical music tradition and are often associated with formal evening events.

Quiz rapide

The ______ began to play the music when the conductor raised his baton.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : orchestra

Plus de mots sur music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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