B1nounarts
US/ˈɔːr.kə.strə/
UK/ˈɔː.kɪ.strə/
a big group of musicians, led by a conductor, who perform classical music together
In context
The city orchestra performs every Saturday evening in the concert hall.
He plays the violin in the school orchestra.
The orchestra will tour Asia and Europe next spring.
Words that go with orchestra
noun + noun
- symphony orchestraThe symphony orchestra played Beethoven's fifth.
- youth orchestraThe youth orchestra raised money for a tour.
- orchestra rehearsalThe orchestra rehearsal starts at seven on Thursdays.
verb + preposition
- play in an orchestraShe has played in an orchestra since she was twelve.
verb + noun
- conduct an orchestraHe conducted the orchestra for thirty years.
adjective + noun
- full orchestraA full orchestra accompanied the singer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
play the orchestraCorrect: play in the orchestra