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orchestra

[awr-kuh-struh] / ˈɔr kə strə /
NOUN
symphony
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“Dawns and springs are quieter; the air emptier. An ancient avian orchestra is falling silent. An almost unimaginable abundance has been lost.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Dudamel’s contract continues through the summer, and the orchestra will still see plenty of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Between speeches on Ukrainian drones and Europe’s newfound resolve to defend itself, we visited the Odesa opera house to hear the city’s orchestra and see a ballet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"GK Venkatesh was my teacher, guru and encouraged me to write orchestra scores," Ilaiyaraaja recalled in an interview later.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She gave up her post by the orchestra room and took up a new waiting spot outside the faculty lounge, her handbag clutched across her abdomen like a shield.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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