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 In fact, there were long stretches Monday night when the audience resembled one politely taking in a symphony orchestra more than one attending a summer amphitheater concert headlined by a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for symphony orchestra

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Noun

That included a performance by Stegreif, an improvising orchestra that functions as a kind of German Wild Up.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The variety, the talent, the surprises … all of it demonstrates how vital and invigorating orchestras, chamber groups and classical composers can be.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of orchestra

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Instead of Billy bookcases, there’s a gorgeous office—a symphony of cypress surfaces—that Frank Lloyd Wright created for a department-store mogul.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Great part was my wife was in complete symphony on it instantly, and that actually was a wonderful bonding moment.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of symphony

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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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