orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈke-strəl 
1
: of, relating to, or composed for an orchestra
2
: suggestive of an orchestra or its musical qualities
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During her performance she was accompanied by an orchestral performance conducted by Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Once More continues in the tradition of that record, compiling the duo’s finest Yuletide songs—Christmas Portrait is well represented—interwoven with sparkling orchestral arrangements and always centering Karen Carpenter’s hearth-warm voice.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
During her performance she was accompanied by an orchestral performance conducted by Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
And those orchestral accompaniments are just one piece of the larger musical plans for the Game Awards, which will also include performances by musical guests like Snoop Dogg, who is debuting a new track at the show.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈkes-trəl
: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra
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