adj

orchestral

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adj

Relating to, or written for, an orchestra.

"The film score features lush orchestral arrangements."

"She prefers orchestral music to solo piano pieces."

How to Use Orchestral

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes music played by, or written for, a full orchestra.

Common pairings

orchestral music orchestral score orchestral arrangement

orchestrals plural

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The film score features lush _____ arrangements.

Built from "orchestra" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-al."

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