Orchestre (en. Orchestra)

/ɔʁ.kɛstʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of musical instruments playing together.

The symphony orchestra gave a memorable concert.

L'orchestre symphonique a donné un concert mémorable.

A musical landscape created by instrumental combination.

The orchestra was able to convey a strong emotion through its music.

L'orchestre a su transmettre une émotion forte à travers sa musique.

A musical formation that accompanies a theatrical or choreographic performance.

The opera orchestra accompanies the singers on stage.

L'orchestre de l'opéra accompagne les chanteurs sur scène.

From the Greek 'orkhēstra', designating the space in front of the stage where the choruses danced.

orchestra conducting

The act of conducting an orchestra, usually by a conductor.

direction d'orchestre

orchestral background

Musical accompaniment played by an orchestra.

fond orchestral

orchestra concert

Musical performance given by an orchestra.

concert d'orchestre

conductor

Musician who conducts the orchestra.

chef d'orchestre

music

The art of sound, particularly orchestrated compositions.

musique

instrument

Object used to produce music.

instrument

A street orchestra

We listened to a street orchestra during our walk in the park.

On a écouté un orchestre de rue pendant notre promenade au parc.

dance orchestra

For the wedding, they hired a dance orchestra.

Pour le mariage, ils ont engagé un orchestre de bal.