as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra
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Recent Examples of symphony orchestra
For the last two years, Brandon has performed the saxophone in our jazz ensembles while learning bassoon to perform in our wind ensemble and symphony orchestra.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
She’s made concert appearances at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, on four PBS specials, and with over 200 symphony orchestras worldwide.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
So far as anyone at Opera America and the League of American Orchestras could determine, this may have been the first time an American symphony orchestra, as opposed to an opera company, had presented the entire Ring as a cycle.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Connecticut’s first symphony orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchesta, wasn’t founded until 1894.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
She’s made concert appearances at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, on four PBS specials, and with over 200 symphony orchestras worldwide.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
So far as anyone at Opera America and the League of American Orchestras could determine, this may have been the first time an American symphony orchestra, as opposed to an opera company, had presented the entire Ring as a cycle.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Connecticut’s first symphony orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchesta, wasn’t founded until 1894.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony orchestra
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All other orchestras have announced theirs by now because planning is always about18 months ahead of performances.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The two-night event pairs a live band, vocalist and full orchestra performing both Swift’s hits and deep cuts, with tickets ranging from $80 to $135.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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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
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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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“Symphony orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony%20orchestra. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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