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
Raised by a father who played in a symphony orchestra, McCrea trained in piano and cello before discovering what truly moved her.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Lynyrd Skynyrd, for example, has made big business out of their summer amphitheater tours over the years, while Foreigner is deviating from their usual arena-forward approach this spring to travel with a symphony orchestra.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The performance typically features a unique blend of traditional Asian instruments and the full power of the symphony orchestra.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Lynyrd Skynyrd, for example, has made big business out of their summer amphitheater tours over the years, while Foreigner is deviating from their usual arena-forward approach this spring to travel with a symphony orchestra.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The performance typically features a unique blend of traditional Asian instruments and the full power of the symphony orchestra.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony orchestra
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The club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In three movements, the 28-minute symphony is mostly built out of simple motifs, although strands of melody surface here and there.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Simultaneously, the symphony’s financial future is secure after Herring fundraised $150 million for the institution’s endowment.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
5 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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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
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“Symphony orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony%20orchestra. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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