symphony orchestra
symphony orchestra — 名詞
1. A large, formally organised group of trained musicians who play classical music
交響樂團
演奏古典音樂的大型樂團
A large, formally organised group of trained musicians who play classical music together in concerts, usually under the direction of a conductor who shapes the interpretation of the works.
The city built a new concert hall for its symphony orchestra last year.
該市去年為其交響樂團興建了一座新的音樂廳。
Naoko auditioned for the symphony orchestra and earned a seat in the string section.
Naoko 參加了交響樂團的甄選，並在弦樂組獲得了一個席位。
"audition for" + section seating pattern
The symphony orchestra performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to a full audience.
該交響樂團向滿場的觀眾演奏了貝多芬的第九號交響曲。
Local schools send students to watch the symphony orchestra rehearse on Friday mornings.
當地學校會在週五早上帶學生去觀賞交響樂團的排練。
Imran's grandmother played the violin in a symphony orchestra for thirty years.
Imran 的祖母在交響樂團拉了三十年的小提琴。
- philharmonic orchestra
refers to the same type of ensemble; 'philharmonic' is a naming convention used by some orchestras rather than a structural distinction
- orchestra
broader term that includes symphony orchestras as well as smaller groups; use 'orchestra' when the size and repertoire are not specifically relevant
- chamber orchestra
a much smaller ensemble, usually fewer than thirty players, without full wind, brass, or percussion sections
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'orchestra' and 'symphony orchestra' are often used as synonyms, but 'orchestra' is broader and can refer to smaller or specialised ensembles such as a chamber orchestra or a pit orchestra.
常見錯誤
2. A large ensemble organised into four main instrumental groups — strings, woodwin
樂團編制
弦樂、管樂、打擊樂各聲部的配置方式
A large ensemble organised into four main instrumental groups — strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion — that performs large-scale classical works such as symphonies, concertos, and overtures.
A full symphony orchestra has four sections: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
完整的交響樂團編制分為四個聲部：弦樂、木管、銅管和打擊樂。
"has four sections" — describing internal structure
Unlike a chamber group, a symphony orchestra includes large brass and percussion sections.
不同於室內樂團，交響樂團配備了大型的銅管和打擊樂聲部。
"Unlike a chamber group" — comparison structure for size contrast
The brass and percussion sections at the back of a symphony orchestra produce the loudest, most powerful sound.
交響樂團後方的銅管和打擊樂聲部，所演奏的音量最大、氣勢最磅礡。
A symphony orchestra with eighty members requires skilled players in every section.
一個八十人編制的交響樂團需要每個聲部都有技術純熟的樂手。
When writing music for a symphony orchestra, composers choose which section — strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion — carries the melody.
為交響樂團作曲時，作曲家會選擇由哪個聲部——弦樂、木管、銅管或打擊樂——來負責主旋律。
- full orchestra
emphasises completeness of instrumentation; used especially in educational and rehearsal contexts
- classical orchestra
similar in structure but can be smaller; 'symphony orchestra' implies the largest, most complete form
- string quartet
only four string players, no winds or percussion; a radically smaller ensemble
- brass band
only brass and percussion instruments; no string section
用法筆記
This sense emphasises the instrumental composition and scale of the ensemble rather than its role as an institution. Use it when describing what instruments are in the orchestra or how its sections are arranged.