orchestral music

noun

Meaning

Compositions written for a large group of musicians playing a variety of instruments, typically including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Examples

  • She developed a deep appreciation for orchestral music after attending her first performance of a Mahler symphony.
  • The film score features lush orchestral music that perfectly captures the emotional intensity of the final scene.

Synonyms: symphonic music, classical music, philharmonic