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

Reid, who is herself bicoastal between L.A. and New York, narrates, through astonishing orchestral properties and powers, an environmental tale of her two cities.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the first orchestral sounds that emanated from the Dudamel designated directorship turned out to be barely heard, while not silent, percussion stirrings.

From Los Angeles Times

Riley also went on to write a broad range of solo, chamber and orchestral works.

From Los Angeles Times

Four years later, Groban played the Bowl’s annual July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular — but only as part of a program long on patriotic orchestral tunes.

From Los Angeles Times

It's proof of El Sistema's importance, as it turns 50 – an anniversary that's being marked with a mini-residency at London's Barbican, and a new album, called Odyssey, that mixes Latin American traditions with orchestral music.

From BBC