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