Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
The orchestra plays music for the dancers to dance to in the 19th century-styled dance hall.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- orchestras → bands…
Example sentences
- band The band entertained the spectators at the parade.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| orchestra | steady | |
| band | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- band1