noun
orchestra rehearsal
Specifically a rehearsal where the orchestra and other performers (e.g., soloists, chorus, dancers) practice together, often for the first time. Common in opera, ballet, and musical contexts.
明日は初めてのオケ合わせなので、緊張している。
I'm nervous because tomorrow is the first orchestra rehearsal with everyone together.
オケ合わせの前に、各自で譜読みをしっかりしておいてください。
Please make sure to study your parts thoroughly before the orchestra rehearsal.
A joint rehearsal in traditional Japanese performing arts. オケ合わせ is used in Western-style music and performing arts contexts.
Compound of オケ (abbreviation of オーケストラ 'orchestra') and 合わせ (noun form of 合わせる 'to put together, match').