SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Synonyms: 23 Similar Words

symphony orchestra

noun

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 Fusing whimsical electronics and a full symphony orchestra, the Galaxy soundtracks channeled the wide-screen ambition of Hollywood scores, marking a new era for game music. — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 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 The superstar conductor led the LA Phil, as it’s commonly called, in a 2025 Coachella appearance, the first by a major symphony orchestra. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Tosca Bass Clarinet This symphony orchestra instrument, valued at $17,500, sold for $7,500. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphony orchestra

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Backed by the dazzling arrangements of longtime collaborator Ron Berridge and his jazz orchestra, Sparrow found the perfect vehicle for his larger-than-life storytelling.

— Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
MacFarlane noted that the only time many people actually hear a live orchestra is in film or television.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of orchestra

Noun

This is the one who shows up, locked and loaded and ready for duty, in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Digger, one bumpy ride of a satire slash symphony-of-burning-Rome-fiddlers.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.

— E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of symphony

Noun

Co-written and directed by Ayana Nurdinova, the film tells the story of a music teacher from the small town of Balkhash who dreams of moving to the big city to perform in the philharmonic.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
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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