symphony orchestra
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noun
a large orchestra composed of wind, string, and percussion instruments and organized to perform symphonic compositions.
Origin:
1880–85
1880–85
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| symphony orchestra | |
| —n | |
| music an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp, and percussion | |
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Symphony orchestra
is always a great word to know.
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