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Definitions

symphony orchestra

NOUN

large orchestra

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chamber orchestra

WEAK

philharmonic

Example Sentences

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She approached the headmaster at her conservatory who placed her in a string ensemble before advancing her to the symphony orchestra as a violinist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

To that end, Sinatra became the first major singer to regularly perform popular music in formal concert settings backed by a full symphony orchestra.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

An actual symphony orchestra rerecorded “Oz’s” mono score on the very same MGM stage used in 1939, allegedly with some of the same instruments.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Next year, he will become the first Latin American to lead the New York Philharmonic, the oldest symphony orchestra in the US.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Someone’s arm was coming out from under a bed, moving like they were conducting a symphony orchestra.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson