Philharmoniker

philharmonic musician; member of a philharmonic orchestra

noun fil-har-MOH-ni-ker Rare

Origin: from Greek philos (lover) + harmonia (harmony)

Usage Note

Philharmoniker can refer to an individual orchestra member or to the orchestra collectively (die Berliner Philharmoniker). It implies an ensemble dedicated to serious symphonic music.

Examples

"Er wurde mit 26 Jahren als Philharmoniker aufgenommen."

Natural Translation

He was accepted as a philharmonic musician at the age of 26.

Literal Translation

He was taken up as a philharmonic-musician at 26 years.

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