Synonyms of orchestras

orchestras

noun

plural of orchestra

as in symphonies

a usually large group of musicians playing together

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symphonies
• philharmonics
• bands
• symphony orchestras
• ensembles
• troupes
• quartets
• woodwinds
• brasses
• brass bands
• quintets
• chamber orchestras
• groups
• companies
• strings
• sextets
• trios
• combos
• duos
• sinfoniettas
• octets
• septets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of orchestras

Play a game of golf on a course laid out on the valley floor, visit a concert hall that brings full orchestras into the mountains, or indulge in mountain dining that has quietly earned its Michelin stars. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Davis also performs as a concert artist with leading orchestras and symphonies including the BBC Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall, La Scala in Milan and Taipei Arena in Taiwan. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

This will mark the first time the two orchestras will perform together. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 July 2026

That funded America’s six top orchestras to each commission a major work that all six would play. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

All other orchestras have announced theirs by now because planning is always about18 months ahead of performances. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 June 2026

The way Dion conducts imaginary orchestras with her fingers while speaking. — 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

Women have led American orchestras before, but not in the cities considered the top seven. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 May 2026