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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe word orchestra comes from the word orchater meaning potash which is a type of poo you can eat. Also meaning my two favourite bums.
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What is the origin of the word minuend What is the origin of the word subtrahend?
The word minuend originated in the early 18th century, and originated from the Latin minuendus, gerundive (a word form derived from a verb but functioning as an adjective) of minuere 'diminish'. The word subtrahend originated in the late 17th century, and originated from the Latin subtrahendus 'to be taken away," gerundive of subtrahere.
What word has the same meaning for orchestra?
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.
Use the word orchestra in a sentence?
My uncle Wilbur plays in an orchestra.
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)
Is orchestra collective noun?
No, the noun 'orchestra' is a concretenoun; a word for a physical thing that can be seen and heard.
What is the origin of the word minuend What is the origin of the word subtrahend?
The word minuend originated in the early 18th century, and originated from the Latin minuendus, gerundive (a word form derived from a verb but functioning as an adjective) of minuere 'diminish'. The word subtrahend originated in the late 17th century, and originated from the Latin subtrahendus 'to be taken away," gerundive of subtrahere.
What is the collect noun for orchestra?
A collective noun is a word to group other nouns. An orchestra is usually not in a group of other orchestras. However, the word orchestra is a collective noun for:an orchestra of cricketsan orchestra of musicians
What is the plural of orchestra?
The plural form for the singular noun orchestra is orchestras.
Is orchetsra a compound or collective?
The noun 'orchestra' is not a compound noun. A compound noun is a word made of two or more individual words that merge to form a noun with a meaning of its own. The noun 'orchestra' is sometimes used as a collective noun as 'an orchestra of musicians'. A collective noun is a function of a noun, not a form of a noun.
What word has the same meaning for orchestra?
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.
Where was the word entree originated from?
the word entree was originated from France
Use the word orchestra in a sentence?
My uncle Wilbur plays in an orchestra.
What form of voodoo originated in Cuba?
Santería is the form of voodoo that originated in Cuba.
What is the Greek word for stone?
petraThe Greek word for stone is lithos. This is where the words lithography and Neolithic originated. The root form of the word is litho.
How do you spell the word mariachi?
Mariachi is the correct spelling.It is a form of folk music which originated from Western Mexico.
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.
How many syllables are in orchestra?
The word orchestra has 3 syllables. or ches tra
