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philharmonic

noun

ˌfi-lər-ˈmä-nik

Definition of philharmonic

as in orchestra

a usually large group of musicians playing together served as a conductor for the philharmonic

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Recent Examples of philharmonic It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director. — Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026 But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026 Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication. — Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025 Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera. — Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 The philharmonic then contracted with Tracey Levy of Levy Employment Law to conduct an independent second investigation. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024 It is set to be the largest venue of its kind in both Africa and the Arab world and will host symphony, ballet, opera, and philharmonic performances (all of the above are anticipated before 2023 comes to a close). — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 The director of the city’s philharmonic was killed and the local theater director briefly detained. — Ian Lovett, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2022 But what about that friend who is always talking about his latest night out at the philharmonic? — Sebastian Modak, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2022

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The orchestra is also the only American orchestra performing at this year's Salzburg Festival, one of the most respected classical music events in the world.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
All of that was on display at the Bowl, as well as the limits of what an orchestra can do.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of orchestra

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Playwright Holloway has all sorts of tricks up his many sleeves, turning misdirection (visual, narrative, aural or otherwise) into a symphony of look-here!

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Then came a symphony of chimes, crystal bowls, wave drums and rain sticks.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of symphony

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