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symphony orchestra
A large classical orchestra of around 70–100 musicians from the strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion sections, organized to perform symphonies and other orchestral works. The standard formal name for an orchestra in Japanese; appears in the official names of most professional groups (e.g., NHK交響楽団).
交響楽団のコンサートに行った。
I went to a symphony orchestra concert.
NHK交響楽団は日本を代表するオーケストラだ。
The NHK Symphony Orchestra is one of Japan's leading orchestras.
その交響楽団はヨーロッパ各地で公演を行う予定だ。
That symphony orchestra is scheduled to perform in various cities across Europe.
Compound of 交響楽 (symphonic music) + 団 (group, organization). Almost interchangeable with the loanword オーケストラ, though 交響楽団 is more formal and is the form used in official orchestra names.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 交響楽団の演奏会: a symphony orchestra concert
- 交響楽団を指揮する: to conduct a symphony orchestra
- NHK交響楽団: NHK Symphony Orchestra
SIMILAR WORDS:
- オーケストラ: orchestra — the everyday loanword equivalent
- フィルハーモニー: philharmonic — sometimes used in orchestra names
- 室内楽団: chamber orchestra — much smaller ensemble