as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra
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Recent Examples of symphony orchestra
Connecticut’s first symphony orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchesta, wasn’t founded until 1894.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Today, he's based in New York and his work is performed by jazz and classical musicians alike, including Randy Brecker, Antonio Sanchez and Daniel Gauthier, as well as symphony orchestras.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Raised by a father who played in a symphony orchestra, McCrea trained in piano and cello before discovering what truly moved her.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Lynyrd Skynyrd, for example, has made big business out of their summer amphitheater tours over the years, while Foreigner is deviating from their usual arena-forward approach this spring to travel with a symphony orchestra.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Today, he's based in New York and his work is performed by jazz and classical musicians alike, including Randy Brecker, Antonio Sanchez and Daniel Gauthier, as well as symphony orchestras.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Raised by a father who played in a symphony orchestra, McCrea trained in piano and cello before discovering what truly moved her.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Lynyrd Skynyrd, for example, has made big business out of their summer amphitheater tours over the years, while Foreigner is deviating from their usual arena-forward approach this spring to travel with a symphony orchestra.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony orchestra
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The audience and orchestra erupted in applause during a performance Sunday night at the news that Venezi’s appointment had been blocked, according to video circulated by Italian media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the table was an orchestra, barely playing loud enough to hear.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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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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“Symphony orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony%20orchestra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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