as in orchestras
a usually large group of musicians playing together
served as a conductor for the philharmonic
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Occasionally, albeit rarely, departing musicians return to their old orchestras.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Listen to this article March is Connecticut Orchestra Month, with nearly 30 participating orchestras throughout the state offering nearly 50 events.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Philharmonics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philharmonics. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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