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
However, many thought Tilson Thomas too brash and arrogant to lead an orchestra, and, around the same time, Tilson Thomas fell in with New York’s disco-hopping crowd.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Conductor auditions The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for an associate conductor/youth orchestra conductor during May.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
Networks often embraced these musicians as guests on programs and even as employees who led and played in network orchestras.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Conductor auditions The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for an associate conductor/youth orchestra conductor during May.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
Networks often embraced these musicians as guests on programs and even as employees who led and played in network orchestras.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestra
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Over a 52-year relationship with the symphony, Thomas led nearly 1,800 concerts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hartford Chorale will join the symphony.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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