symphony orchestra
noun
1.
a large orchestra composed of wind, string, and percussion instruments and organized to perform symphonic compositions.
Origin
1880-85
Examples from the web for
symphony orchestra
He's accompanied by a
symphony orchestra
in tuxedos, of course.
British Dictionary definitions for
symphony orchestra
symphony orchestra
noun
1.
(
music
) an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp, and percussion