symphony orchestra

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noun

a large orchestra composed of wind, string, and percussion instruments and organized to perform symphonic compositions.

Origin of symphony orchestra

First recorded in 1880–85

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Related Words for symphony orchestra

philharmonic

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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