orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈke-strəl 
1
: of, relating to, or composed for an orchestra
2
: suggestive of an orchestra or its musical qualities
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Okla Jones, Essence, 12 May 2026
The final battle with Bowser contains a seamless blend of digital synths and orchestral recordings, one of many examples in the soundtrack where the two very different styles harmoniously intertwine.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Iconic John Williams orchestral scores and themes from the first six Star Wars films also started playing Wednesday as background music in Galaxy’s Edge.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
The songs’ spines are elastic, accommodating the acoustic, the electronic, the Caribbean, the bombastically orchestral, in arrangements that always seem fun for performers to brand with their likeness.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈkes-trəl
: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra
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