orchestral

B2
US /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/
adj noun Freq #15045

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    relating to or composed for an orchestra

    The orchestral score to the film was superb.

  2. 2
    adj

    Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.

    orchestral music/piece/sound

  3. 3
    noun

    An orchestral performance.

    The ABC would have top-billing for the orchestral concerts and Williamsons for the recitals; we would go for a three-guinea top for the orchestrals, at that time a record; the ABC would do the front of house and the banking; [...]

Etymology

From orchestra + -al.

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