Other Word Forms
- nonorchestral adjective
- nonorchestrally adverb
- orchestrally adverb
Etymology
Origin of orchestral
First recorded in 1805–15; orchestr(a) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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She became obsessed with the opera and orchestral repertoires and was immediately determined to play in an orchestra.
From Los Angeles Times
The 15-minute orchestral piece has inspired seven different choreographies, but is most widely associated with the version created by Bejart, which remains the best known.
From Barron's
Looking at you, Avengers Campus, a half-finished land with a bombastic orchestral score and familiar, urban design that wouldn’t be out of place in downtown L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
They used orchestral elements - recorded at Abbey Road Studios - to help with the gothic feel.
From BBC
Politics are rarely far away from orchestral or operatic life.
From Los Angeles Times
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