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 Tosca Bass Clarinet This symphony orchestra instrument, valued at $17,500, sold for $7,500. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026 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 She’s made concert appearances at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, on four PBS specials, and with over 200 symphony orchestras worldwide. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 On Saturday there were nearly 400 student instrumentalists and vocalists one time or another on stage at Disney, members of a large symphony orchestra, a concert orchestra, a big band, a mariachi ensemble and the Titan Banda Oaxaquena. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphony orchestra

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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

Noun

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

Definition of symphony

Noun

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
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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