symphony orchestra
noun
: a large orchestra of winds, strings, and percussion that plays symphonic works
Examples of symphony orchestra in a Sentence
She's a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
plays oboe in the local symphony orchestra
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At the same time, performers suspended in transparent foils above the main stage were shaking and moving around amid wails as the Karlovy Vary symphony orchestra provided a sinister soundtrack.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024
The city boasts a lively arts scene with museums, theaters, and a symphony orchestra.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2024
Listen to this article Lights, cameras, action and a full symphony orchestra.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2024
The former Yankees center fielder and avid guitarist will make his debut performance with the famed symphony orchestra on April 24 at the Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, organizers announced Wednesday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024
The city boasts a lively arts scene with museums, theaters, and a symphony orchestra.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2024
Listen to this article Lights, cameras, action and a full symphony orchestra.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2024
The former Yankees center fielder and avid guitarist will make his debut performance with the famed symphony orchestra on April 24 at the Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, organizers announced Wednesday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Symphony orchestra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphony%20orchestra. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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