Symphony

//ˈsɪm.fə.ni// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra. countable, uncountable

    "classical symphony"

  2. 2
    a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra wordnet
  3. 3
    An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a large orchestra; can perform symphonies wordnet
  5. 5
    Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements. countable, uncountable

    "She described the city at night as a symphony of lights and sounds."

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  1. 6
    A symphony orchestra. US, countable, informal, uncountable

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symphony orchestraaccordaccordanceaffinityagapeagreement

Example

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"Do you know the concert schedule of London Symphony Orchestra?"

Etymology

From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.

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city symphonypocket symphonysymphony orchestra

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