chamber orchestra

noun

Synonyms of chamber orchestranext
: a small orchestra usually with one player for each part

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The production will be directed by Kevin Newbury, and Bruce Stasyna will conduct a 17-piece chamber orchestra. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 Vail’s artistic director through the end of 2026, celebrates her tenure with two Beethoven-positive concerts on June 25 and 27, appearing with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields chamber orchestra. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026 Good to know: Features the Sanctuary Choir, chamber orchestra and a candlelight communion service. See the full event listing here. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025 The event will have approximately 80 singers along with a chamber orchestra, soloists, and narrators. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chamber orchestra

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chamber orchestra was in 1880

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“Chamber orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20orchestra. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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