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orquestal

orchestral

adjective ohr-kehs-TAHL Rare

Usage Note

Orquestal describes anything belonging to or characteristic of an orchestra. It is invariable for gender, using the same form for masculine and feminine: un arreglo orquestal, una pieza orquestal. Learners sometimes confuse it with orquestado ('orchestrated'), which implies arrangement or planning.

Examples

"La música orquestal llenó la sala."

Natural Translation

The orchestral music filled the hall.

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