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

orchestrally

ȯr-ˈke-strə-lē 

adverb

Examples of orchestral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike. —Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 26 May 2026

Harding will oversee orchestral programming across the organization, including presentations at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford, while also helping guide Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. —Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026

The record follows Smith’s pair of 2025 records, the electronic LP Gush and the more orchestral mini-album Thoughts on the Future. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026

In such conditions, the orchestral model does not seem relevant, as it is largely based on predictability and on the assumption that the score is predefined and followed through. —Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for orchestral

• ancestral
• kestrel

Kids Definition

orchestral

adjective

or·​ches·​tral ȯr-ˈkes-trəl 

: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra