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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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Independence Eve, a free, popular program that taps live orchestral music and a drone show to celebrate Independence Day, will not take place this year on July 3, said Eric Lazzari, executive director of the Civic Center Conservancy, which works with the city to program and maintain the park.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Alex thrives in diverse musical environments, moving seamlessly between jazz, orchestral, and contemporary settings.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Much like Gershwin’s orchestral masterpiece, the Carlyle is an enduring symbol of New York City’s Jazz Age, but many still consider the hotel one of the best places in the city to rest your head for the night.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 20 Mar. 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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