Question 1 · Quick check
orchestral
/ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Related to or written for an orchestra.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailAn orchestral performance.
Examples
The singing and the orchestral accompaniment are gradually becoming louder.
The singing as well as the orchestral accompaniment gradually gets louder.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningRelating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.
More examples
In contextorchestral music/piece/sound
The ABC would have top-billing for the orchestral concerts and Williamsons for the recitals; we would go for a three-guinea top for the orchestrals, at that time a record; the ABC would do the front of house and the banking; [...]
Classical composers like Alexander Reinagle, Rayner Taylor, and Susannah Haswell Rowson made their names in the 18th century, while the 19th century was given over to English opera, religious orchestrals, and gospel.
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Origin
adjective
From orchestra + -al.