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Symphony

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

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📖 Definitions of "Symphony"

noun

1
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
2
An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
3
Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
4
A symphony orchestra.

🔄 Synonyms of "Symphony"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
symphony orchestranoun	(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.
symphonic musicnoun	a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Symphony"

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Word	Definition
symphony orchestranoun	(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.
symphonic musicnoun	a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
philharmonicnoun	(music) A full-size symphony orchestra.
orchestralnoun	(uncommon) An orchestral performance.
sinfoniettanoun	(music) A small orchestra.
orchestranoun	(music) A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
symphonic	(music) Characteristic of a symphony.
musicnoun	A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
operanoun	(music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
festivalnoun	An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.
concertnoun	(countable) A musical performance, usually public, in which several performers or instruments take part.
emperornoun	The male monarch or ruler of an empire.
sounds	a UK weekly pop/rock music newspaper, published from 10 October 1970 to 6 April 1991.
symphonie	The Symphonie satellitesAAAF Conference: From Symphonie to Spacebus, March 2006, by Jean-Jacques Dechezelles (2 satellites orbited) were the first communications satellites built by France and Germany (and the first to use three-axis stabilization in geostationary orbit with a bipropellant propulsion system) to provide geostationary orbit injection and station-keeping during their operational lifetime.
scorenoun	The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.
opusnoun	A work, especially of art.
arrangementnoun	The act of arranging.
harmonynoun	Agreement or accord.
compositionnoun	A work of music, literature or art.
orchestrationnoun	(uncountable, by extension) The control of diverse elements.