Synonyms of philharmonic

philharmonic

noun

ˌfi-lər-ˈmä-nik 

as in orchestra

a usually large group of musicians playing together

served as a conductor for the philharmonic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philharmonic

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

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

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

Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera. — Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024

It is set to be the largest venue of its kind in both Africa and the Arab world and will host symphony, ballet, opera, and philharmonic performances (all of the above are anticipated before 2023 comes to a close). — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023

The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained. — Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022

But what about that friend who is always talking about his latest night out at the philharmonic? — Sebastian Modak, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022