Orchestre is a French word that refers to a group of musicians who perform instrumental music, typically classical. Synonyms for orchestre include orchestra, ensemble, symphony, band, and instrumental group. Orchestra is the most commonly used synonym for orchestre and refers to a large group of musicians playing together, typically led by a conductor. Ensemble is a more general term that refers to any group of musicians playing together, regardless of the size or type of music. Symphony refers to a type of orchestral music, while band and instrumental group typically refer to smaller groups of musicians playing together.