orchestral

adjective

or·​ches·​tral ȯr-ˈke-strəl How to pronounce orchestral (audio)
Synonyms of orchestralnext
1
: of, relating to, or composed for an orchestra
2
: suggestive of an orchestra or its musical qualities
orchestrally
ȯr-ˈke-strə-lē How to pronounce orchestral (audio)
adverb

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Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 On orchestral tracks like the opening scene to John Adams's The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the earbuds did a decent job of reproducing the overall sound. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The emotions are real; the sentimental orchestral score by Joseph Trapanese goes overboard. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 By Sunday night, videos from both performances went viral on social media as online users marveled at the Spanish singer’s operatic vocals and orchestral melodies. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestral

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of orchestral was circa 1779

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orchestral

adjective
or·​ches·​tral ȯr-ˈkes-trəl How to pronounce orchestral (audio)
: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra

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