Meaning
orchestra
- orchestra, band
- orchestra pit
In a sentence
L'orchestra suona molto bene stasera.
The orchestra is playing very well tonight.
Hai visto l'orchestra sotto il palco?
Did you see the orchestra below the stage?
Ieri non ho sentito bene l'orchestra.
Yesterday I didn't hear the orchestra well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orchestra | feminine · singular |
| orchestre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use orchestra for a classical ensemble; use banda for a marching, brass, or town band.
- For a pop or rock band, Italian usually uses gruppo, not orchestra.
- In theaters, orchestra can also mean the orchestra pit; context usually makes this clear.