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View synonyms for orchestral

orchestral

[ awr-kes-truhl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling an orchestra.
  2. composed for or performed by an orchestra:

    orchestral works.



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Other Words From

  • or·chestral·ly adverb
  • nonor·chestral adjective
  • nonor·chestral·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of orchestral1

First recorded in 1805–15; orchestr(a) + -al 1
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Example Sentences

The game’s title screen is accompanied by swashbuckling orchestral music that nods to, of all things, the state anthem of the Soviet Union.

For a master class in orchestral programming, look to this week’s concerts at the New York Philharmonic.

That first full-length album of orchestral works by Ortiz racked up several nods, including one for contemporary classical composition, an award given to the composer.

After years of Christmas music sticking to a more traditional, orchestral sound and spiritual themes, Carey shook things up.

From Salon

“With this kind of orchestral show, you usually have one rehearsal the day before, another one the day of the show, and then you go live,” he says.

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