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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Otherwise, the programming at this point is mostly devoted to orchestral attractions and other institutional fare, along with children’s programming, a recurring comedy show and touring musicals.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
The orchestral ballads on The Bends and XO are particular touchstones, but his music can also bring to mind Rufus Wainwright or even the quieter side of Queen.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2025
Maybe doing a full orchestral version of all songs, strip it back, do an intimate performance, and have that as another album.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Sonically, the album leaned into gospel chords and orchestral arrangements, landing on a register that was decidedly more serious.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
The orchestral ballads on The Bends and XO are particular touchstones, but his music can also bring to mind Rufus Wainwright or even the quieter side of Queen.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2025
Maybe doing a full orchestral version of all songs, strip it back, do an intimate performance, and have that as another album.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Sonically, the album leaned into gospel chords and orchestral arrangements, landing on a register that was decidedly more serious.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 10 Jan. 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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