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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The orchestra is huge, the musical invention, irresistible, and the sheer scale of orchestral writing is downright heroic.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Hackman, a composer, conductor and creative visionary, is known for genre-blending orchestral music and for his inventive redefinitions of artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead and Drake, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
He’s also getting set to release an album featuring his work expanding the possibilities of writing and recording with an orchestral ensemble.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
There’s no dialogue or writing throughout the entire game, just a fantastic orchestral score and the enchanting visuals.
—Keith Langston, Space.com, 31 May 2026
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Hackman, a composer, conductor and creative visionary, is known for genre-blending orchestral music and for his inventive redefinitions of artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead and Drake, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
He’s also getting set to release an album featuring his work expanding the possibilities of writing and recording with an orchestral ensemble.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
There’s no dialogue or writing throughout the entire game, just a fantastic orchestral score and the enchanting visuals.
—Keith Langston, Space.com, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for orchestral
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 10 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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