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Recent Examples of orchestral
The orchestral contributions from Clare Fischer transformed Black music into something deeply emotive.
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Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
For Dudamel, orchestral exuberance equals heroism.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Hackman, a composer, conductor and creative visionary, is known for genre-blending orchestral music and for his inventive redefinitions of artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead and Drake, according to the release.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
He’s also getting set to release an album featuring his work expanding the possibilities of writing and recording with an orchestral ensemble.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for orchestral
Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
For Dudamel, orchestral exuberance equals heroism.
—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Hackman, a composer, conductor and creative visionary, is known for genre-blending orchestral music and for his inventive redefinitions of artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead and Drake, according to the release.
—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
He’s also getting set to release an album featuring his work expanding the possibilities of writing and recording with an orchestral ensemble.
—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for orchestral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestral
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
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In this case, the two notes’ harmonic overtones overlap, and most people like listening to the sound as a result.
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His guiding light on the trio of films is Māori terms that speak to the tonal direction.
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Don't sleep on 3D builder gel—these tonal swirls bring the dimension this set needed, taking it to the next level every time.
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Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.
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Treatonomics What the data increasingly shows is a far more deliberate, rhythmic pattern of consumption, particularly among younger consumers.
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This polyphonic novel already has a chorus, thanks to its humdinger cast of ensemble characters.
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All operatic singing, especially the polyphonic (multipart) style known as bel canto, requires tremendous breath control and vocal skill.
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.
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Hudson buttressed Al Kooper’s original organ part into a chordal fortress, part of an incendiary performance that surges to peak after peak.
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My introduction to homophonic translation came from my former teacher, Mónica de la Torre.
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How does this make any sense except as a very stupid, clumsy, idiotic no good way to give us a homophonic bridge to Gandalf.
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.
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Bach was lively, supple, and, especially in the Larghetto, generous in its songful musicality.
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In the early going, some tender yet mystic motifs suggest the songful chromaticism of Olivier Messiaen.
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestral. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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