as in orchestras
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphonies
In addition to leading symphonies in San Francisco and Miami, Thomas also served as music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic in New York, principal guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
At least two symphonies are performing in Hartford and Bridgeport.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Now back in Cincinnati, LaVigne performs all over the world with symphonies, at special events and as a cruise headliner.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nor does opera, symphonies, orchestras.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Aside from symphonies by Brahms, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Wagner in the Classical Series, the Film + Live Orchestra Series will present tributes to music legends like Jimmy Buffett and Whitney Houston.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Which makes Dallas’ Meyerson Symphony Center a dream setting for those symphonies.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
At least two symphonies are performing in Hartford and Bridgeport.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Sunlight, scalpers and symphonies, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Now back in Cincinnati, LaVigne performs all over the world with symphonies, at special events and as a cruise headliner.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nor does opera, symphonies, orchestras.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Aside from symphonies by Brahms, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Wagner in the Classical Series, the Film + Live Orchestra Series will present tributes to music legends like Jimmy Buffett and Whitney Houston.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Which makes Dallas’ Meyerson Symphony Center a dream setting for those symphonies.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonies
orchestras
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Blind auditions are a standard for orchestras, where the musicians perform behind a screen or closed doors so that race, gender and size are not a factor.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Networks often embraced these musicians as guests on programs and even as employees who led and played in network orchestras.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Symphonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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