as in symphonies
a usually large group of musicians playing together
plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra
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Recent Examples of symphony orchestras
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony orchestras
Noun
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The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nor does opera, symphonies, orchestras.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the spotlight artist, Taylor will be out in the community and also expects to be working with the CSO’s youth orchestras.—
Adam Bell
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Symphony orchestras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony%20orchestras. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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