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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But in spite of the musical excellence of the orchestra’s guest and substitute musicians, Thursday’s CSO highlighted the challenges of becoming an orchestral revolving door, with Canellakis’ former ensemble often struggling to find a unified voice.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Ryan: Who composed the strings and more orchestral flourishes?
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
On an orchestral track, like the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the earbuds give the brass instruments a bright tone while ensuring that the instruments are nicely separated.
—PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025
At just 7 years old, Kyle made his orchestral debut, winning first place at the US CAPMT Young Musicians Concerto Competition, a remarkable achievement that heralded the beginning of an extraordinary career.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Ryan: Who composed the strings and more orchestral flourishes?
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
On an orchestral track, like the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the earbuds give the brass instruments a bright tone while ensuring that the instruments are nicely separated.
—PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025
At just 7 years old, Kyle made his orchestral debut, winning first place at the US CAPMT Young Musicians Concerto Competition, a remarkable achievement that heralded the beginning of an extraordinary career.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Orchestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestral. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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