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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Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Side One, Track One songs like this off the new Father John Misty album, just an absolute epic of orchestral beauty.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Along with typical orchestral instruments like the violin and cello were traditional Arabic instruments, like the oud, the zither-like qanun, and the daf, a percussion instrument made of leather stretched over a circular frame, creating a grand spectacle.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
This is a log of liminal moments, blurring the space between orchestral ensemble and bedroom ambient project.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈkes-trəl
: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra
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