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WORD ORIGINorchestra

Origin:

1600-1700 Latin, Greek, from orcheisthai ‘to dance’

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

A constant clash and tinkle came from the kitchens across the courtyard, like the percussion section of an orchestra from hell.
As at Side, though, the horseshoe orchestra form has been preserved.
I must say, the orchestra on this occasion was marvellous.
It is true that there are two solo players and equally true that Mackey matches them to a 15-member chamber orchestra.
Take the orchestra out of the pit, and unless you emasculate their contribution, the problem is compounded.
The story lacks tension and, when the full orchestra is blasting, is hard to follow.
When choosing an editor, chose an orchestra leader-an expert to help you create harmony from content and style.

THESAURUSparts of an orchestra► the wind/woodwind section

the instruments such as flutes, clarinets, and saxophones

► the strings/the string section

the instruments that have strings, for example violins

► the brass/the brass section

the instruments made of metal that you blow through, for example trumpets

► the percussion/the percussion section

the instruments such as drums and tambourines

WORD SETS► Music

a cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► was

· The orchestra was rehearsing for a concert.

► were

· The orchestra were rehearsing for a concert.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► full

· In the full orchestra such doubling is frequently a necessity owing to the tremendous swamping-power of the heavy brass.· The annual Christmas program, with full tuxedoed orchestra, sets, choreography and Broadway-caliber costumes, was standing room only.· In the full orchestra the richness of the general ensemble of course reduces the prominence of the oboe tone.· The story lacks tension and, when the full orchestra is blasting, is hard to follow.· Beaufort Opera shifted their 30 singers, a full orchestra and 130 spectators into the farm building at Brownsea Island in Dorset.· It was a little schmaltzy, accompanied by a full orchestra on a tape instead of by the stage band.· The Octet Scherzo is played beautifully in the revised scoring for full orchestra.· John Chrysostom, it mingles the four soloists with the larger chorus and full orchestra.

► large

· Earth Dances is stunning simply on the level of virtuosic deployment of a large orchestra.· The remaining 74 numbers trace that revolution in the context of large jazz orchestras.· The large orchestra was very well conducted by Ormsby Wilkins, who, like the two ballets, received great applause.· Their handling of a large orchestra also reflects radically different attitudes.

► small

· The octave combinations are practically confined, in the small orchestra, to 1.· And above that the music, a small brass orchestra playing something fast and upbeat.· The General tucked the baton under his armpit and clapped his hands softly as the small orchestra walked through his study.· And even with a small orchestra Mozart sounds well.· Well, at the morning room end, there would be a small orchestra, on a specially built, movable dais.· That is the reason why only one oboe is usually found in small orchestras.· Avoid it, therefore, in the small orchestra.· In a small orchestra two oboes would be too penetrating and reedy in tone, and two bassoons too thick.

NOUN► chamber

· He has played with all the major London symphony and chamber orchestras.· It is true that there are two solo players and equally true that Mackey matches them to a 15-member chamber orchestra.· The ensemble who are based in Caen, are the regional chamber orchestra of Lower Normandy.· Sonata for violin and chamber orchestra.

► pit

· The opera needs the players for its pit orchestra.· S., methods by which operas hire pit orchestras vary.

► string

· I had no idea that a composer could conjure the sounds of trumpets, horns and trombones from a string orchestra.· Symphonic Serenade for string orchestra, Op. 39.· A string orchestra wailed as if in torment.· A string orchestra should have started to play an old-fashioned waltz.· The normal layout of the string orchestra is in four-part harmony, the double bass either doubling the cellos or being silent.· The following passages, taken from well-known or easily obtainable piano music, are suggested as exercises in scoring for string orchestra.· Indeed in the string orchestra, they often give the illusion that bassoons or horns are playing.

► symphony

· She did not leave the hospital without the cello she played in a London symphony orchestra.· Her two brothers are both cellists with well-known symphony orchestras.· When he married her, she was a reserved, very plain girl who played the harp in a provincial symphony orchestra.· What determines whether firms, households, or symphony orchestras respond to price changes?· He has also had many composing commissions for radio big bands and symphony orchestras.· Receiving a Harmonious Edit Imagine listening to a symphony orchestra playing Beethoven.· The conductor's baton with attendant symphony orchestra.

VERB► conduct

· Busacher, after careful thought, had decided he would conduct the orchestra himself this evening.· Leopold Stokowski conducts an orchestra which has been divided into individually-miked sections for increased clarity.

► lead

· It was mid-afternoon and Karajan led the Berlin orchestra, more or less without break, through Ein Heldenleben.· Starting with Ellis-MacLeod, a silver-haired symphony veteran, they lead the orchestra in a fascinating display of stylistic diversity.· After each conductor leads the orchestra in the morning sessions, some will be called back for afternoon finals.

► play

· It is usual for a pupil to play in each orchestra for at least two years before being promoted.· People who have played in the orchestra have a great advantage.· A friend of hers who plays in an orchestra.· But it is the Home Office and indeed the ministers who are playing their part inthe orchestra.

单词	orchestra
释义	orchestraor‧ches‧tra /ˈɔːkəstrə $ ˈɔːr-/ ●●○ noun Word Origin WORD ORIGINorchestra Origin: 1600-1700 Latin, Greek, from orcheisthai ‘to dance’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A constant clash and tinkle came from the kitchens across the courtyard, like the percussion section of an orchestra from hell. As at Side, though, the horseshoe orchestra form has been preserved. I must say, the orchestra on this occasion was marvellous. It is true that there are two solo players and equally true that Mackey matches them to a 15-member chamber orchestra. Take the orchestra out of the pit, and unless you emasculate their contribution, the problem is compounded. The story lacks tension and, when the full orchestra is blasting, is hard to follow. When choosing an editor, chose an orchestra leader-an expert to help you create harmony from content and style. Thesaurus THESAURUSparts of an orchestra► the wind/woodwind section the instruments such as flutes, clarinets, and saxophones ► the strings/the string section the instruments that have strings, for example violins ► the brass/the brass section the instruments made of metal that you blow through, for example trumpets ► the percussion/the percussion section the instruments such as drums and tambourines WORD SETS► Music a cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► was · The orchestra was rehearsing for a concert. ► were · The orchestra were rehearsing for a concert. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► full · In the full orchestra such doubling is frequently a necessity owing to the tremendous swamping-power of the heavy brass.· The annual Christmas program, with full tuxedoed orchestra, sets, choreography and Broadway-caliber costumes, was standing room only.· In the full orchestra the richness of the general ensemble of course reduces the prominence of the oboe tone.· The story lacks tension and, when the full orchestra is blasting, is hard to follow.· Beaufort Opera shifted their 30 singers, a full orchestra and 130 spectators into the farm building at Brownsea Island in Dorset.· It was a little schmaltzy, accompanied by a full orchestra on a tape instead of by the stage band.· The Octet Scherzo is played beautifully in the revised scoring for full orchestra.· John Chrysostom, it mingles the four soloists with the larger chorus and full orchestra. ► large · Earth Dances is stunning simply on the level of virtuosic deployment of a large orchestra.· The remaining 74 numbers trace that revolution in the context of large jazz orchestras.· The large orchestra was very well conducted by Ormsby Wilkins, who, like the two ballets, received great applause.· Their handling of a large orchestra also reflects radically different attitudes. ► small · The octave combinations are practically confined, in the small orchestra, to 1.· And above that the music, a small brass orchestra playing something fast and upbeat.· The General tucked the baton under his armpit and clapped his hands softly as the small orchestra walked through his study.· And even with a small orchestra Mozart sounds well.· Well, at the morning room end, there would be a small orchestra, on a specially built, movable dais.· That is the reason why only one oboe is usually found in small orchestras.· Avoid it, therefore, in the small orchestra.· In a small orchestra two oboes would be too penetrating and reedy in tone, and two bassoons too thick. NOUN► chamber · He has played with all the major London symphony and chamber orchestras.· It is true that there are two solo players and equally true that Mackey matches them to a 15-member chamber orchestra.· The ensemble who are based in Caen, are the regional chamber orchestra of Lower Normandy.· Sonata for violin and chamber orchestra. ► pit · The opera needs the players for its pit orchestra.· S., methods by which operas hire pit orchestras vary. ► string · I had no idea that a composer could conjure the sounds of trumpets, horns and trombones from a string orchestra.· Symphonic Serenade for string orchestra, Op. 39.· A string orchestra wailed as if in torment.· A string orchestra should have started to play an old-fashioned waltz.· The normal layout of the string orchestra is in four-part harmony, the double bass either doubling the cellos or being silent.· The following passages, taken from well-known or easily obtainable piano music, are suggested as exercises in scoring for string orchestra.· Indeed in the string orchestra, they often give the illusion that bassoons or horns are playing. ► symphony · She did not leave the hospital without the cello she played in a London symphony orchestra.· Her two brothers are both cellists with well-known symphony orchestras.· When he married her, she was a reserved, very plain girl who played the harp in a provincial symphony orchestra.· What determines whether firms, households, or symphony orchestras respond to price changes?· He has also had many composing commissions for radio big bands and symphony orchestras.· Receiving a Harmonious Edit Imagine listening to a symphony orchestra playing Beethoven.· The conductor's baton with attendant symphony orchestra. VERB► conduct · Busacher, after careful thought, had decided he would conduct the orchestra himself this evening.· Leopold Stokowski conducts an orchestra which has been divided into individually-miked sections for increased clarity. ► lead · It was mid-afternoon and Karajan led the Berlin orchestra, more or less without break, through Ein Heldenleben.· Starting with Ellis-MacLeod, a silver-haired symphony veteran, they lead the orchestra in a fascinating display of stylistic diversity.· After each conductor leads the orchestra in the morning sessions, some will be called back for afternoon finals. ► play · It is usual for a pupil to play in each orchestra for at least two years before being promoted.· People who have played in the orchestra have a great advantage.· A friend of hers who plays in an orchestra.· But it is the Home Office and indeed the ministers who are playing their part inthe orchestra. 1[countable] a large group of musicians playing many different kinds of instruments and led by a conductor: the Berlin Symphony Orchestra the school orchestra2orchestra section/seats American English the area of seats in a theatre close to and on the same level as the stageGRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• Orchestra is usually followed by a singular verb: · The orchestra was rehearsing for a concert.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The orchestra were rehearsing for a concert.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNSTHESAURUSparts of an orchestrathe wind/woodwind section the instruments such as flutes, clarinets, and saxophonesthe strings/the string section the instruments that have strings, for example violinsthe brass/the brass section the instruments made of metal that you blow through, for example trumpetsthe percussion/the percussion section the instruments such as drums and tambourines
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