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Orchestral: meaning, definitions and examples

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orchestral

 

[ ษ”หหˆkษ›strษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Relating to or typical of an orchestra.

Synonyms

ensemble, musical, symphonic.

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Word Description / Examples
orchestral

Used to describe something related to or characteristic of an orchestra. Suitable for classical music performances or compositions.

  • The orchestral performance was breathtaking.
  • She composed an orchestral piece for the winter gala.
symphonic

Specifically refers to a symphony orchestra or related to symphony music. Often used in discussions about large-scale, often complex traditional classical compositions.

  • The symphonic piece was composed by Beethoven.
  • They attended a symphonic concert at the opera house.
musical

Can be used to describe something related to music in general, such as a musical instrument, performance, or composition. Also refers to a theatrical production that combines songs, spoken dialogue, and dances.

  • She has a natural musical talent.
  • We went to see a Broadway musical over the weekend.
ensemble

Refers to a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together. Can be used in various genres, not limited to classical music.

  • The jazz ensemble played at the downtown club.
  • Our drama ensemble is rehearsing for the new play.

Examples of usage

  • The orchestral introduction was breathtaking.
  • She composed an orchestral piece for the symphony.
  • The orchestral performance was outstanding.
  • The orchestral arrangement was beautifully done.
  • The orchestral sound filled the concert hall.

Translations

Translations of the word "orchestral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orquestral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคฐเฅเค•เฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช orchestral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orkestra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะบะตัั‚ั€ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orkiestrowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ฑใ‚นใƒˆใƒฉใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orchestral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orquestal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orkestral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ผ€์ŠคํŠธ๋ผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฑูƒุณุชุฑุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orchestrรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orchestrรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎกๅผฆไน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orkestrski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณmsveitar-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะบะตัั‚ั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orkestral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orquestal

Etymology

The word 'orchestral' originated from the Italian word 'orchestrale', which was derived from the Latin word 'orchestra', meaning the area in front of a stage in ancient theaters where the chorus and musicians performed. The term 'orchestral' started to be used in English in the early 19th century to describe music written for and performed by an orchestra.

See also: orchestrating, orchestration, orchestrator.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,839, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.