symphony orchestra
noun
: a large orchestra of winds, strings, and percussion that plays symphonic works
Synonyms
- band
- orchestra
- philharmonic
- symphony
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Example Sentences
She's a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra
Recent Examples on the Web This alarm can be turned up to an aggressive 113 decibels, which is about as loud as a rock concert, a jackhammer or a symphony orchestra according to the Hearing Health Foundation. 
Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 In July, the band will descend on Las Vegas for four special symphony orchestra performances at Resorts World. Mark Gray, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2022 Get a private group tour to learn in greater depth about the artwork on display or watch a major city’s symphony orchestra perform a moving rendition. Tracey Sawyer, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The Re-Collective Orchestra, a 68-piece all-Black symphony orchestra, will also perform. Chloe Melas, CNN, 19 June 2022 The series will feature the The Re-Collective Orchestra, the first all-Black symphony orchestra to perform onstage in the Hollywood Bowl’s 100-year history. Dave Brooks, Billboard, 17 June 2022 Produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, the musical celebration will also have an all-Black symphony orchestra, the Re-Collective Orchestra, performing for the first time at the iconic L.A. venue. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 16 June 2022 In addition to public art projects like murals, the money goes to the local symphony orchestra, two theater companies, a children’s museum and a botanical garden, among other arts entities. Regina Cole, Forbes, 28 May 2022 But for an artist who is as comfortable leading a symphony orchestra as he is seated bare-chested on a concert stage and using his body as a percussion instrument, anything seems within reach for Steven Schick. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2022 See More
Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 In July, the band will descend on Las Vegas for four special symphony orchestra performances at Resorts World. Mark Gray, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2022 Get a private group tour to learn in greater depth about the artwork on display or watch a major city’s symphony orchestra perform a moving rendition. Tracey Sawyer, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The Re-Collective Orchestra, a 68-piece all-Black symphony orchestra, will also perform. Chloe Melas, CNN, 19 June 2022 The series will feature the The Re-Collective Orchestra, the first all-Black symphony orchestra to perform onstage in the Hollywood Bowl’s 100-year history. Dave Brooks, Billboard, 17 June 2022 Produced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, the musical celebration will also have an all-Black symphony orchestra, the Re-Collective Orchestra, performing for the first time at the iconic L.A. venue. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 16 June 2022 In addition to public art projects like murals, the money goes to the local symphony orchestra, two theater companies, a children’s museum and a botanical garden, among other arts entities. Regina Cole, Forbes, 28 May 2022 But for an artist who is as comfortable leading a symphony orchestra as he is seated bare-chested on a concert stage and using his body as a percussion instrument, anything seems within reach for Steven Schick. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1881, in the meaning defined above
symphony orchestra
noun
as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra Synonyms & Similar Words
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- orchestra
- philharmonic
- symphony
- chamber orchestra
- band
- brass band
- sinfonietta
- ensemble
- troupe
- quartet
- combo
- group
- brasses
- quintet
- woodwinds
- strings
- trio
- duo
- sextet
- company
- octet
- septet
- quartette