symphony orchestra
noun
a large orchestra composed of wind, string, and percussion instruments and organized to perform symphonic compositions.
Words nearby symphony orchestra
symphonie fantastique, symphonious, symphonist, symphonize, symphony, symphony orchestra, symphysial, symphysion, symphysiotomy, symphysis, symplast
Origin of symphony orchestra
First recorded in 1880–85
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British Dictionary definitions for symphony orchestra
symphony orchestra
noun
music an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp, and percussion
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