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PRONUNCIATION OF ORFF

Orff  [ɔːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ORFF

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Orff is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ORFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Orff

Orff can refer to: ▪ Carl Orff, a German composer, known for his teaching method, the Orff Schulwerk ▪ Orff Schulwerk encompasses the Orff instruments and teaching methods for children ▪ The Orff, a fictional alien species in K. A. Applegate's young adult book series, Animorphs...

Definition of Orff in the English dictionary

The definition of Orff in the dictionary is Carl. 1895–1982, German composer. His works include the secular oratorio Carmina Burana and the opera Antigone.

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Synonyms and antonyms of Orff in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Orff» into 25 languages

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奥尔夫
1,325 millions of speakers

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Orff
570 millions of speakers

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Orff
510 millions of speakers

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Orff
380 millions of speakers
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أورف
280 millions of speakers

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Орф
278 millions of speakers

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Orff
270 millions of speakers

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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
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オルフ
130 millions of speakers

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오르프
85 millions of speakers

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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
75 millions of speakers

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ऑर्फ
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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
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Орф
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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
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Orff
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ORFF»

The term «Orff» is regularly used and occupies the 56.557 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Orff

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORFF»

Discover the use of Orff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Orff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Discovering Orff: a curriculum for music teachers
This book is intended for those who want detailed, practical assistance in how and why to use Orff techniques and materials in the classroom.
Jane Frazee, Kent Kreuter, 1987
2
Orff-Schulwerk: applications for the classroom
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Brigitte Warner, 1991
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Exploring Orff: a teacher's guide
How can I plan lessons from the abundance of materials avaliable? How can I plan lessons that have a clear focus and are also open to frequent student contributions? "Exploring Orff" addresses these critical questions.
Arvida Steen, 1992
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Elementaria: first acquaintance with Orff-Schulwerk
It is not only a valuable personal document, but also a practical and essential guide for educationalists concerned with Orff-Schulwerk. The book is divided into two sections: Part One includes rhythmic, melodic and speech exercises.
Gunild Keetman, 1974
5
Orff, 27 Dragons (and a Snarkel!)
Walking to a beautiful blue lake he dreamed about, Orff, a dragon, shows his courage by standing up to the fierce Snarkel
Betty Waterton, Kulyn Waterton, 1984
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Play, Sing, & Dance: An Introduction to Orff Schulwerk
Inspired initially by Avon Gillespie, who embodied playing, singing and dancing, Doug Goodkin also brings to his teaching a first-hand, intensive experience of the indigenous music and dance of many continents and peoples. Margaret Murray
‎2002
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Kodaly Or Orff: Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of and ...
Results revealed preservice teachers' were more successful in identifying the Kodaly method when viewing the teaching excerpt using solfa and the Orff method when viewing the excerpt using Orff instruments.
Emily J. Mason, 2008
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Carl Orff
The booklet is based on the text contributed to "Die Grossen Deutschen unserer Epoche" (Berlin 1985).
Werner Thomas, 1988
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Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana": A Comparative Study of the ...
The scoring of the Mas Quiles arrangement is masterful in that the arrangement so closely maintains the textural, musical and aesthetic integrity of the work.
Philip G. Simon, 2008
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Accent on Orff: an introductory approach
Using the Orff-Schulwerk approach, this book presents an overview of how to teach the elements of music rhythm, melody, timbre, and movement.This book explores features unique to the Orff-Schulwerk approach pitched and nonpitched percussion ...
Konnie K. Saliba, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Orff is used in the context of the following news items.
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Building in Otay Mesa on Cactus sold
The managers of the buyer are Reza Irani, George Orff, Ward Hotze and Ronald Sweet. The acquisition was financed by a loan of $1,369,067 ... «San Diego Source, Jul 15»
2
Weekend Highlights: Your Guide to Family Fun
Kids can sing and make music in the Jazz ORFF Music Playroom. Discount tickets to upcoming NJPAC performances will be available. «Baristanet, Jul 15»
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How Carnatic music has enriched – and been enriched by – movie …
How many of us have marvelled at the effective use of Carl Orff's Carmina Burrana in the advertisement for a popular after shave? Neither can ... «Scroll.in, Jul 15»
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Spring bursts to life in Dudamel-conducted 'Carmina Burana'
Carl Orff's hourlong choral piece is regularly called the most popular concert work of the 20th century, although I've never seen actual evidence ... «LASVEGAS Daily, Jul 15»
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Community Calendar
Learn traditional, upbeat songs children usually learn in Sunday school with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, a few Orff instruments and some ... «Cortez Journal, Jul 15»
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Carmina Burana to be performed twice for Chautauqua's summer …
Composed by Orff in 1935 and 1936, Carmina is based off 24 poems from a Medieval collection of secular texts from the 11th, 12th and 13th ... «Westfield Republican, Jul 15»
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Dance season at Chautauqua heats up
They will all bring to life Orff's musical arrangement of 25 bawdy and satirical monastic poems and texts from the 11th to 13th centuries, ... «Buffalo.com, Jul 15»
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Orchestras, ballet, and more on tap at UM
New UMS conductor Scott Hanoian will lead Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, the oratorio based on monk's bawdy songs. Admission to each ... «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
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Things to do
Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," Orff's "Carmina Burana," with soprano Shawnette Sulker, tenor Chester Pidduck and baritone Michael Taylor, and ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
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JLO presents Mid-Summer Vocal Workshop and concert
Juneau Lyric Opera will present a two-week workshop and subsequent performance based on Carl Orff's cantata "Carmina Burana" beginning ... «Capital city weekly, Jul 15»

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