Synonyms of orchestra

orchestra

noun

ˈȯr-kə-strə 

as in symphony

a usually large group of musicians playing together

the orchestra will be performing a selection of Beethoven pieces tomorrow night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symphony
• philharmonic
• band
• symphony orchestra
• ensemble
• troupe
• quartet
• woodwinds
• brass band
• brasses
• quintet
• chamber orchestra
• sinfonietta
• group
• strings
• sextet
• trio
• combo
• duo
• septet
• octet
• company

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of orchestra

Already in its early years his orchestra was giving more than one hundred concerts per season. — Joseph Horowitz, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026

There’s a passage in the final movement when the full orchestra, reinforced by trumpets, trombones, tuba, and a thunder roll of timpani, clamber up to a teeth-rattling fortissimo. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

In this case, seven other main characters newly created for this version, plus an 11-person ensemble and a live nine-piece orchestra playing at the back of the stage. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Tracing her journey from the Bronx to global icon, Lopez blends her most iconic hits with personal storytelling, featuring artists and songs that influenced her, and backed by a full orchestra, vocal ensemble and 16 dancers. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing orchestra

• symphony orchestra