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Greek theatre originated from dancing and singing to the gods before an altar in forest glades. The dancing area was called the orchestra. When it shifted into cities, and actors were added to the singing and dancing chorus, the space in front of the altar where they performed continued to be called the orchestra. Of course the word has a quite different meaning nowadays.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoA group of musicians playing different instruments together is called an orchestra. The Greek word for orchestra is orchḗstra. In Greek the word meant the space in front of the stage usually reserved for the choir.
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∙ 12y agoAn orchestra is a large ensemble with a variety of different instruments. The musicians in the orchestra work together to play a variety of repertoire.
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∙ 11y agoIt is a space where a chorus of dancers perform
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∙ 12y agoThe term orchestra derives from the Greek name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus
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∙ 14y agoanother meaning for orcestra is band
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Which type of drum is an orchestra is the same word as a kitchen implement?
The "kettle" drum.
Is the Romantic Orchestra the same size as the Classical Orchestra?
no
What is the literal meaning of karaoke?
'Karaoke' is used to mean what it means in English -- that is, it refers to singing over pre-recorded music. However, it comes from the Japanese words 'kara' meaning "empty" and 'oke' which is an abbreviation of "orchestra." (Ookesutora in Japanese). Thus, karaoke is "empty orchestra," or just the musical part of a song without the vocals. In modern karaoke, the main voice or voices have been digitally removed. Originally the term was applied to any prerecorded music rather than an actual orchestra. Kara (Empty) Oke (orchestra)
Where was the word 'orchestra' originated form?
Latin : Orchestra : area in an ancient theater Greek : Orkhestra : semicircular space where the chorus of dancers performed In ancient Rome, it referred to the place in the theater reserved for senators and other dignitaries. Meaning "group of musicians performing at a concert, opera, etc." first recorded 1720; "part of theater in front of the stage" is from 1768.
Use the word orchestra in a sentence?
My uncle Wilbur plays in an orchestra.
Is orchestra a Roman word?
The word "orchestra" comes from the Greek word ὀρχοῦμαι, meaning "to dance". It was then adopted into Latin. Therefore its origin is not Roman.
What type of drum is in a orchestra is the same word as a kitchen implement?
Kettle.
A word that has the same meaning as another word is a?
A word that has the same meaning as another word is a synonym.
What is the meaning of the similarity in word association?
Same word and same meaning
What is the difference between a symphony and a orchestra?
They are interchangeable and have pretty much the same meaning. However, if one wants to get technical, a "symphony" is a composed piece that is played by the "orchestra".
Which type of drum is an orchestra is the same word as a kitchen implement?
The "kettle" drum.
What is the origin of the word concerto and what does it mean?
The origin of the word is Italian (concetare). Meaning a composition for an orchestra with one or more solo instruments
What word has the same meaning as crooked?
The word "bent" can be used to mean the same as "crooked" when describing something that is not straight or curved.
What is the Greek meaning for orchesta?
In Ancient Greece, the orchestra was the space between the auditorium and the proscenium (or stage), in which were stationed the chorus and the instrumentalists. The Greek word for orchestra literally means a dancing place.
Does base word and root word have the same meaning?
Base word and root word have the same meaning but are there are different ways to say it.
Is the Romantic Orchestra the same size as the Classical Orchestra?
no
What is the meaning of the word conduct?
The word "conducted" is the past tense of the verb "to conduct". For instance, the orchestra was conducted by Daniel Barenboim. It can also have the meaning of behaving in a certain way, such as "he conducted himself with dignity in court".
