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symphony orchestra

noun

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


symphony orchestra

noun

  1. music an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp, and percussion
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Origin of symphony orchestra1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Beyond playing music, classical radio stations serve as a connection to fine arts institutions such as opera companies and symphony orchestras through promotional partnerships and sponsorships.

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Phil did John Williams’ “Home Alone†in December, and many other symphony orchestras around the world regularly have blockbuster movie screenings on their subscription calendar.

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Her fervent pursuit to professionally play the euphonium, which is not used in traditional symphony orchestras, had come with many stressful auditions.

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An elegant museum gallery is actually a record of imperial violence; a symphony orchestra is a site of elitism and exploitation: these critiques we can now deliver without trying.

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“I got my start in Germany, because of state-supported art,†recalled Anderson, who exhibited at its national museums and performed with its symphony orchestras when she was still an emerging talent.

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