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symphony orchestra
noun
: a large orchestra of musicians who play classical music together and are led by a conductor
Full Definition of SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
: a large orchestra of winds, strings, and percussion that plays symphonic works
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First Known Use of SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
circa 1881
Related to SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- Synonyms
- orchestra, philharmonic, symphony, 2band
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