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orchestral

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɔɹˈkɛstɹəɫ// UK //ɔːkˈɛstɹəl// or·ches·tral

adj. relating to an orchestra or the music it plays. You use this to describe music written for a large group of musicians playing different instruments together.

adj. relating to, composed for, or performed by an orchestra. Typically used attributively before a noun to describe musical arrangements or ensembles.


SIMPLE

The composer is famous for his powerful orchestral music.

CONTEXTUAL

The film's soundtrack features a full orchestral score that heightens the emotional impact of the final scene.

COMPLEX

While her early work focused on solo piano, her later compositions demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of orchestral textures and the unique timbres of various woodwind sections.

Origin

From orchestra + -al.

Usage

Typically used attributively before the noun it modifies.

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