orchestral

[awr-kes-truhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling an orchestra.

2. composed for or performed by an orchestra.

   orchestral works.

Other Word Forms

• orchestrally adverb
• nonorchestral adjective
• nonorchestrally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchestral¹

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

Example Sentences

Although Rosalía's album has fueled a mainstream conversation about classical music, with younger listeners getting involved, she's not the first pop artist to employ orchestral sounds in her work.

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“Anthology 4” also features a generous selection of George Martin’s orchestral work, including his scores for “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “I Am the Walrus,” and “Something,” among others.

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He titled an early orchestral piece for the Cleveland Orchestra “Eating Living Monkeys.”

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Angela’s vivid mood swings are a wellspring of entertainment; Tommy associates her phone number with an orchestral ringtone that sounds like a horror movie jump scare.

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When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance.

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