symphony orchestra

symphony orchestra

n. A large orchestra composed of string, wind, and percussion sections.

symphony orchestra

n (Classical Music) music an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp, and percussion

sym′phony or′chestra

n. a large orchestra composed of wind, string, and percussion instruments. [1880–85]

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symphony orchestra - a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony"philharmonic, symphonyorchestra - a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

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