Orpheonist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orpheonist is a noun meaning A member of an orphéon.
Meaning
A member of an orphéon.
Example Sentences
The orchestra and the orpheonists filled the sacred apsis.
Michel had engaged a dozen orpheonists, who sang very primitive Basque airs in chorus, accompanied by a species of shrill flageolet, the invariable refrain being Viva Imperatrisa!
On the 5th and 7th the festival of the French orpheonists will be held, and on the 8th there will be an international competition of orpheonists, with from 5000 to 6000 performers.
The orpheonists, out of breath with the double exertion of singing and running, but keeping on their howl for all that, dragged after them their flag-bearers, with their flags flung over their shoulders.
Word Forms
- orpheonists
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