In lang=en terms the difference between orchestra and philharmonic
is that orchestra is 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 while philharmonic is a full-size symphonic orchestra.
As an adjective philharmonic is
appreciative of music, but especially to its performance.
orchestra
Noun
(
en noun)
(music) 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.
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.
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.
Derived terms
* orchestral
* (orchestra types ) chamber orchestra, orchestra in residence, philharmonic orchestra, string orchestra, symphony orchestra
Derived terms
* orchestrate, orchestration
* orchestrina, orchestrion
Usage notes
* In British English, "The orchestra are'' tuning up" is often used, implying the individual members. In the US, one would almost always hear "The orchestra ''is tuning up", implying a collective.
Anagrams
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philharmonic
English
Adjective
(-)
(music) appreciative of music, but especially to its performance
Noun
(
en noun)
(music) A full-size symphonic orchestra.
Synonyms
* philharmonic orchestra
