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Etymology
Origin of orchestral
First recorded in 1805–15; orchestr(a) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Charles Ives’s remarkable orchestral work “The Fourth of July” was, as film composer Bernard Herrmann told oral historian Vivien Perlis, intended as more than a mere poetic impression of an occasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
"The things you can do with software orchestral instruments nowadays is amazing," says Smith.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
There were too many to list and it’s too bad because this became a one-of-a-kind showcase of orchestral versatility, which ended with the premiere of another new Dudamelian orchestral tribute, Gabriela Ortiz’s “Mujer Arena.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The orchestral sound comes out of a hidden pit as though from the ether.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The stage was dark for a moment, and silent; then suddenly, with a burst of golden light and an orchestral overture from the CD player behind the curtain, Angel stepped onto the stage.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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