Synonyms of symphony orchestras

symphony orchestras

noun

plural of symphony orchestra

as in symphonies

a usually large group of musicians playing together

plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of symphony orchestras

But the singer has supplemented her folk and folk-rock forays with stints as a jazz singer and collaborations with symphony orchestras and the Kronos Quartet. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Fans can expect performances spanning symphony orchestras, ballet, jazz, opera and theater as well as events with libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more. — Maria Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Many of the faculty performers are members of major symphony orchestras. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Classical music offers a wide range of old and new this week, with a look back by Lara Downes at UC Berkeley and two symphony orchestras covering programs with impressive stylistic spans. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 7 May 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

Today, he's based in New York and his work is performed by jazz and classical musicians alike, including Randy Brecker, Antonio Sanchez and Daniel Gauthier, as well as symphony orchestras. — Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026

Those who can’t make it to Clarksdale can check out Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues tour, a multimedia concert that merges the music of the Delta blues with symphony orchestras around the country. — USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025

As a violinist, Cristi spent several years as a member of the Miami and Houston symphony orchestras and seems to have a special affinity for those musicians seated in front of him. — David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025