orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈke-strəl 
1
: of, relating to, or composed for an orchestra
2
: suggestive of an orchestra or its musical qualities
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Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
The Sunriver Music Festival brings in top musicians for orchestral events that range from family-friendly performances to classical concerts.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Today, the composer, who turns 79 next week, has released 21 albums, amassed more than 60 million streams and is celebrating the success of her latest orchestral work, American Promise, commissioned in honor of America's upcoming 250th anniversary.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The production carried a sense of scale, swelling with orchestral weight and emotional lift, framing the tournament as something larger than sport.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈkes-trəl
: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra
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