Usage Note
Orchestergraben is the lowered area in front of the stage where the orchestra plays during opera, ballet, or musical theatre. The depth and design affect the balance between singers and instruments.
Examples
"Im Orchestergraben stimmten die Musiker ihre Instrumente."
Natural Translation
In the orchestra pit, the musicians were tuning their instruments.
Literal Translation
In the orchestra-pit tuned the musicians their instruments.
Related Words
Explore German by topic