as in symphony
a usually large group of musicians playing together
the orchestra will be performing a selection of Beethoven pieces tomorrow night
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Recent Examples of orchestra
These benefits were especially pertinent when making an orchestra-containing demo of his 2024 album A Ballet Through Mud.
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Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Born in Brooklyn, Forté grew up playing violin in a youth orchestra before cultivating a love of hip-hop.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
There aren’t many orchestra conductors in Charlotte generally.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In high school, Minnick played varsity baseball and tennis and the cello in orchestra.
—Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Born in Brooklyn, Forté grew up playing violin in a youth orchestra before cultivating a love of hip-hop.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
There aren’t many orchestra conductors in Charlotte generally.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In high school, Minnick played varsity baseball and tennis and the cello in orchestra.
—Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestra
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The name of the hall was quietly changed last fall to the Miller Family Theater at Jacobs Music Center, following a generous behest to the symphony by donors who do not want their full names disclosed or publicized.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Philip Glass has withdrawn the premiere of his symphony from the center, and Stephen Schwartz, Issa Rae, Renee Fleming, Hamilton and many more artists have canceled their engagements there.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
Irina Aleksander,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestra. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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