Orkesta (en. Orchestra)
or-kes-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of musicians playing various instruments.
The orchestra gave a beautiful performance on the concert night.
Ang orkesta ay nagbigay ng magandang pagtatanghal sa gabi ng konsiyerto.
The arrangement of instruments in a set for full music.
The school orchestra has twenty members.
Ang orkesta ng eskwelahan ay may dalawampung miyembro.
A musical group often focused on classical pieces.
The orchestra pieces often evoke emotions in the listeners.
Ang mga piraso ng orkesta ay madalas na nagdadala ng emosyon sa mga tagapakinig.
Etymology
from Spanish 'orquesta'
Common Phrases and Expressions
orchestra of life
The entirety of people and experiences surrounding a person.
orkestra ng buhay
Related Words
musician
A person who plays an instrument or sings.
musikero
conductor
A person who directs the performance of the orchestra.
konduktor
Slang Meanings
a group of musicians playing various instruments
Let's go to the orchestra concert, I'm sure we'll have fun!
Tara na sa konserto ng orkesta, siguradong masasaya tayo!
a mix of sounds from many instruments
It's like there's an orchestra in my head with all the sounds I'm hearing!
Parang may orkesta sa utak ko sa dami ng tunog na naririnig ko!