“Orchestra” in Japanese
Short answer
Orchestra in Japanese is “楽団” (gakudan). Full meaning: orchestra, band.
Other ways to say “Orchestra” in Japanese
囃子
hayashi accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.), orchestra, band
オーケストラ
ookesutora orchestra
管弦楽団
kangengakudan orchestra
楽隊
gakutai band, orchestra
ばやし
bayashi accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.), orchestra, band
平土間
hiradoma seats immediately in front of the stage (e.g. in kabuki), pit, orchestra, parquet
囃
hayashi accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.), orchestra, band
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