symphony orchestra
n.
A large orchestra composed of string, wind, and percussion sections.
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symphony orchestra
n
(Classical Music) music an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp, and percussion
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sym′phony or′chestra
n.
a large orchestra composed of wind, string, and percussion instruments.
[1880–85]
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| Noun | 1. |  symphony orchestra - a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony"orchestra - a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players |
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