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
The way Dion conducts imaginary orchestras with her fingers while speaking.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Her works have been performed by major orchestras worldwide, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The fest also takes place at a time of year when other classical performances have died down — after the big orchestras and opera companies, like the Colorado Symphony, have ended their seasons, and before the major summer events start up around July 4.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Her works have been performed by major orchestras worldwide, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The fest also takes place at a time of year when other classical performances have died down — after the big orchestras and opera companies, like the Colorado Symphony, have ended their seasons, and before the major summer events start up around July 4.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestra
Noun
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This year’s guest conductor was Stuart Chafetz, principal pops conductor of the Columbus Symphony, and the Chautauqua and Marin symphonies.—
Emily Curiel
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Some of the strongest teams, whether nonprofits or sports teams or symphonies, cultivate leadership at every level.—
Dr. Binay Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Noun
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It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestra. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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