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管弦樂隊

简管弦乐队 · 繁管弦樂隊

Mandarin · pinyin guǎn xián yuè duì

orchestra

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管: guǎn · pipe, tube, duct; woodwind music
弦: xián · string; hypotenuse, crescent
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
隊: duì · team, group; army unit
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
队: duì · team, group; army unit

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3–2–4–4 · guan3 xian2 yue4 dui4

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noun

orchestra (large group of musicians who play together on various instruments)

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