sinfoniettas

noun

plural of sinfonietta
as in brass bands

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  1. symphony orchestras
  2. symphonies
Noun
  • But the singer has supplemented her folk and folk-rock forays with stints as a jazz singer and collaborations with symphony orchestras and the Kronos Quartet.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Fans can expect performances spanning symphony orchestras, ballet, jazz, opera and theater as well as events with libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more.
    — Maria Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphony orchestras
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  • For more than a half-century, the multivenue complex has featured world-class symphonies, operas, dance and theater performances, along with education programs.
    — E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The new project on my hard drive focuses not on songs or symphonies but on cruelty, injustice, dishonesty, and the politics of everyday language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonies
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