first chair

Questions

What does first chair mean?

The premier of several musicians playing a particular instrument in an orchestra: seated closest to the audience, taking the lead for that instrument's movements, and playing any solos.

How to pronounce first chair

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “first chair”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “first chair”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “first chair” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.