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philharmonic

noun

ˌfi-lər-ˈmä-nik

Definition of philharmonic

as in orchestra

a usually large group of musicians playing together served as a conductor for the philharmonic

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Recent Examples of philharmonic But what about that friend who is always talking about his latest night out at the philharmonic? — Sebastian Modak, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022 Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera. — Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained. — Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022 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 It is set to be the largest venue of its kind in both Africa and the Arab world and will host symphony, ballet, opera, and philharmonic performances (all of the above are anticipated before 2023 comes to a close). — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024 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 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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No orchestra has brought back its commission over the last half century, and only Chicago and New York recorded their commissions.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
In an orchestra, every musician is talented, and every instrument has its purpose.

— Rizwan Jan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of orchestra

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The state’s first orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, was founded in 1894, one of many classical ensembles that began about 50 years after the oldest symphony in the country, the New York Philharmonic, was founded.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
That's like going from reading sheet music to hearing the symphony.

— KJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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