orchestra

The word “orchestra” has 3 syllables: or-ches-tra

It's pronounced as /ˈɔr.kə.strə/


What is synonym and antonym for orchestra?

In the thesaurus, “orchestra” has 23 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for orchestra along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for orchestra

  • band
  • brass band
  • brasses
  • chamber orchestra
  • combo
  • company
  • duo
  • ensemble
  • group
  • octet
  • philharmonic
  • quartet
  • quartette
  • quintet
  • septet
  • sextet
  • sinfonietta
  • strings
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • trio
  • troupe
  • woodwinds

Meanings of orchestra

  • noun
    1. A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
    2. A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
    3. The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.

Example Sentences

  • The orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
  • She plays the violin in the city orchestra.
  • The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra fell silent.
  • Our school orchestra will be performing at the winter concert.
  • The film's score was recorded by a full orchestra in London.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to orchestra, such as: band, brass band, brasses, chamber orchestra, combo, company, duo.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

quartet

  • aggregate
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  • sinfonietta
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  • tetrad
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  • trio
  • troupe
  • whole
  • woodwinds

quartette

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  • brass band
  • brasses
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  • duo
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  • octet
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  • quadrigeminal
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  • sinfonietta
  • strings
  • symphony
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  • tetrad
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  • troupe
  • woodwinds

octet

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  • cast
  • chamber orchestra
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  • strings
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  • troupe
  • whole
  • woodwinds

quintet

  • aggregate
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  • brasses
  • cast
  • chamber orchestra
  • choir
  • chorus
  • combo
  • company
  • composite
  • duo
  • ensemble
  • entirety
  • gathering
  • glee club
  • group
  • octet
  • orchestra
  • organization
  • outfit
  • philharmonic
  • quartet
  • quartette
  • septet
  • set
  • sextet
  • sinfonietta
  • strings
  • sum
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • total
  • totality
  • trio
  • troupe
  • whole
  • woodwinds

band

  • accumulation
  • administration
  • affiliate
  • agglomeration
  • aggregate
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  • alliance
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  • amalgamate
  • annulet
  • army
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  • bandeau
  • bank
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  • bind
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  • body
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  • brasses
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  • chamber orchestra
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  • ensemble
  • enslavement
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  • enwind
  • enwreathe
  • eye
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  • federate
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  • hank
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  • immurement
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  • interlace
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  • irons
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  • merge
  • miscellany
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  • muster
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  • odds and ends
  • orchestra
  • order
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  • package
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  • phalanx
  • philharmonic
  • pinstripe
  • platoon
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  • quartet
  • quartette
  • quintet
  • restraint
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  • shackle
  • sinfonietta
  • snarl
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  • spiral
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  • stable
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  • strap
  • streak
  • string
  • strings
  • strip
  • stripe
  • suit
  • suite
  • sundries
  • swathe
  • symphony
  • symphony orchestra
  • tangle
  • tape
  • task force
  • team
  • tether
  • the whole kit and caboodle
  • thread
  • tie
  • tie up
  • trammel
  • trap
  • trio
  • troop
  • troupe
  • truss
  • twirl
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  • union
  • unite
  • variety
  • whorl
  • wind
  • wire
  • woodwinds
  • wrap
  • wreath
  • wreathe

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