orchestral

CEFRB2

/ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to or written for an orchestra.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    An 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 meaning
  1. Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.

More examples

In context
  • orchestral 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.