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wind orchestra
An orchestra that consists mainly of wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) and percussion instruments. String instruments such as violins or cellos are typically not part of the ensemble.
Das örtliche Blasorchester gibt im Sommer regelmäßig Konzerte im Stadtpark.
The local wind orchestra regularly gives concerts in the city park in summer.
The word is made up of 'Blas-' (from the verb 'blasen' — to blow) and 'Orchester' (orchestra). So it literally describes an orchestra whose instruments are blown.
Schon als Kind wollte er in einem Blasorchester Trompete spielen.
Even as a child, he wanted to play trumpet in a wind orchestra.
Wind orchestras are a fixed part of the culture in many villages and towns in German-speaking countries. They often play at traditional festivals, parades, and public events.
Beim Schützenfest marschierte das Blasorchester durch die Hauptstraße.
At the shooting festival, the wind orchestra marched down the main street.
Common verbs used in connection with a wind orchestra are 'in einem Blasorchester spielen' (to play in a wind orchestra), 'einem Blasorchester beitreten' (to join a wind orchestra), or 'ein Blasorchester dirigieren' (to conduct a wind orchestra).
Nächstes Jahr möchte ich dem Blasorchester meiner Stadt beitreten.
Next year I would like to join my town's wind orchestra.
orchestra
'Orchester' is the general term for a larger group of musicians. 'Blasorchester' is more specific: it means an orchestra with many wind instruments and percussion instruments, usually without string instruments like violins or cellos. The words can be confused because a 'Blasorchester' is also a type of 'Orchester'. If the exact instrumentation is not important, 'Orchester' is enough. If you want to emphasize that mainly wind instruments are playing, 'Blasorchester' is more precise.
Beim Dorffest marschiert das Blasorchester durch die Hauptstraße.
At the village festival, the wind orchestra marches down the main street.
Nach der Pause spielt das Orchester eine bekannte Sinfonie.
After the break, the orchestra plays a well-known symphony.