Orkestra

orchestranoun

Alternative meanings

orchestra; instrumental musical group; ensemble of musicians; main floor seating in a theater depending on context

Pronunciation

or-KES-trah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish orquesta/orquestra. It is related to banda, band or group of musicians, and musika, music.

Variants or conjugations

orkestra; orquestra; banda; grupo sa musika; sinfonikong orkestra

Related words and expressions

music; band; musician; concert; stage; theater; instrument

Meaning and usage notes

Orkestra is used for a formal or classical orchestra. Banda can be more general for a music group, especially a wind band or popular band.