as in symphony
a usually large group of musicians playing together
the orchestra will be performing a selection of Beethoven pieces tomorrow night
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Recent Examples of orchestra
Sean was joined on stage by an orchestra, a dance group and his band.
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Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
Harvey recorded the song with an orchestra at Miraval Studios in Provence.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
The economist who became the Maestro—not of one instrument, not of one section, but of the largest, most complex economic orchestra in the history of the world.
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John Hope Bryant,
Time,
23 June 2026
What’s beyond dispute is that it has been meticulously designed to harness sound frequencies and equipped with an orchestra of instruments, from singing bowls to a crystal harp, that have been custom-made for tonal coherence.
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
Harvey recorded the song with an orchestra at Miraval Studios in Provence.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
The economist who became the Maestro—not of one instrument, not of one section, but of the largest, most complex economic orchestra in the history of the world.
—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
23 June 2026
What’s beyond dispute is that it has been meticulously designed to harness sound frequencies and equipped with an orchestra of instruments, from singing bowls to a crystal harp, that have been custom-made for tonal coherence.
—
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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.
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That's like going from reading sheet music to hearing the symphony.
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It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director.
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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.
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“Orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestra. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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