philharmonic orchestra

noun

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

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Meanings

nounphilharmonic orchestra (plural philharmonic orchestras)

plural philharmonic orchestras

  1. entertainmentA large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

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